Eastern Washington University Looking for Maintenance Specialist 4 – HVAC/Refrigeration Full Time

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern
Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded
four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located
in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in
downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and
advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found
at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the
state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy
and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and
cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn,
grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource
guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money
magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best
Colleges in America 2023.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional
homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their
cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the
land.

Job Summary:
EWU is currently seeking a Maintenance Specialist 4 to join our growing maintenance and
facilities department. The primary function of this position is to directly supervise full-time journey level technicians
in our HVAC/Refrigeration Shop.

• This position is responsible for managing and assigning work orders for our shop staff.
• This position requires participation at regularly scheduled meetings, as well as interaction and cooperation with other supervisors and
  customers.
• The hired candidate will posses excellent customer service skills along with a professional and courteous demeanor.
• The successful candidate should have intermediate level computer skills and understanding of Microsoft Office programs.

In
addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and
retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as
tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free
transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.ed
u/hr/benefits/insurance/.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in
learning.

Required Qualifications:
At least five years of full-time experience as a journey trades worker, or equivalent,
including three years full-time experience as a lead or supervisor.

Specific Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or
  GED
• Requires the completion of a recognized HVAC/R Apprenticeship or a combination of education and 5 years of HVAC/R maintenance
  field experience.
• This position also requires a solid understanding of large commercial and industrial HVAC systems and their
  controls to include steam distribution, condensate return, pneumatic and electronic controls, hydronic heating and cooling, direct cooling,
  gas fired heating equipment and commercial kitchen appliances
• EPA Refrigerant card
• 06A Electrical license
• Gas
  Mechanics I
• Valid WA State Drivers License
• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting
  cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication
  skills.
• Ability to learn and utilize electronic work order system (AIM)

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of safe work practices
• Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability and timeliness
• Knowledge of national, state and local codes and safety standards.
• Experience and ability to operate and maintain a variety of
  power and hand tools.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.

Job Duties:
% of Time: 45

Responsibility / Duty: Supervise full-time journey and lead HVAC Staff performing work on campus
buildings and facilities.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty:
Select, train and evaluate supervised personnel. Participate in employee discipline. Insure that all staff work within their job class,
spec., and description
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty:
Coordinate and approve all leave taken by staff of these departments. Make sure staff completes all documentation.
Essential
Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Insure that all work performed by staff is
completely documented. Periodically visit work site to insure projects are completed and areas have been put back into working conditions.
Communicate information to customer concerning status of work
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Read plans and blueprints, determine scope of work and material needed for maintenance and minor works
projects. Submit requests for minor capital works projects (service orders). Provide estimates for work as required. Monitor projects for
compliance with estimates.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Order
and approve purchase of materials and equipment required to perform maintenance and renovation projects. Monitor operating budgets. Provide
information to Director for budgetary needs or discrepancies.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Coordinate multi-trade work with other shops supervisors and leads as necessary. When requested take lead on
small projects and coordinate other shops and departments to complete. Work with other departments as necessary to support university goals
and objectives.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Monitor staff to
insure compliance will all university policies and procedures including health and safety issues.
Essential Function Indicator:
Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Coordinate preventative maintenance program. Inspect equipment and
facilities to provide information on maintenance and renovation project necessary. Write reports as required to document work and requests.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Assist in the development of
department procedures, policies and budgets. Provide information on staff training required to maintain facilities.
Essential
Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Provide coordination and assistance for emergency
or overtime work to manage costs and provide efficient use of resources.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of
Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Provide weekly Operations Reports to Director of Facilities Maintenance on the daily
activities, status of upcoming, ongoing and completed projects of the Paint and Housing Maintenance Shops.
Essential Function
Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:

• During the course of university employment this position will be involved
  in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the
  developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful
  completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
• All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and
  provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the
  immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Upon hire employees will
  complete required DEI, Hazing, and Harassment and Title IX training. The online training is located at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the
  training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources
  site at: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.
• Successful
  candidate must be able to pass a pre-placement physical.
• This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees
  Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Information: $74,004 – $85,872 Where the hired candidate will begin within this
range is dependent on education, experience and skills.

Posting Date: 03/01/2024
Open Until Further Notice:
No
Closing Date: 3/17/2024
Screening to Begin: Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit
your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal,
please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/11856

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and
activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military
status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or
the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and
federal laws.

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