Area Supervisor

General Description:

Under the direction of an assigned System Operations General Manager, this position is responsible for supervising System Operations technicians in the assigned geographical area. 

Essential/Typical Duties:

• Recruit, interview and train new employees
• Work in the field with assigned technicians on a routine basis
• Hold monthly safety meetings and enforce safety guidelines and procedures
• Answer technical questions from field mechanics, engineering, PM personnel
• Conduct Site Safety Inspections (SSI’s) on construction site
• Counsel technicians when either Customer relations issues arise or internal Company procedures have not been followed
• Balance workloads to keep appropriate skill level on jobs as needed
• Manage staffing and vacation requests to assure we fulfill project obligations
• Mentor, train and develop future supervisors (succession planning) to meet current and future business needs.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with different departments within ACCO
• Startup and mechanical functional testing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing equipment.
• Mechanical system commissioning and testing. 
• Plumbing system commissioning and testing.
• Complete Startup and commissioning documentation.
• Assist Warranty Supervisor with assigning technicians to warranty calls when the warranty technician is not available
• Review field technician startup reports and submit to admin staff
• Read and interpret Mechanical and plumbing prints, specifications and other construction contract documents
• Maintain proper documentation of daily activities using project specific reporting procedures
• Collaboration with team members and other construction trades 
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule 
• Confirm company QA/QC protocols are met
• Attend job site meeting and provide input to GC, PM and GF
• Implementation of Safety Department’s protocols
• Implementation of Acco policies and procedures
• Support System Operations General Manager with assessing project schedules and manpower requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the System Operations General Manager.

Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):

• High school diploma, Certificate of G.E.D, or certificate of completion in an apprenticeship program in HVAC & refrigeration, or similar trade or technical program completion.
• Four or more years as a commercial HVAC Journeyperson Technician
• Self-motivated, energetic, ambitious and have a positive attitude.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other technicians/team members
• Ability to utilize a personal computer.
• Occasional overtime and weekends will be required
• Willingness and ability to attend ACCO and Union training sessions (signatory sponsorship will be provided to non-signatory applicants hired for the position).
• Valid (non-commercial) driver's license with MVR that meets ACCO's risk insurance standards.

 Competencies Areas Needed:

• Strategic Thinking Demonstrates the ability to see the big picture, effectively assesses all aspects of an issue and anticipates several steps ahead. Interprets meaning effectively and applies information appropriately.
• People Skills Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives. Effectively builds teams, attracts and retains talent.
• Communication Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Planning Demonstrates an understanding of all steps necessary to achieve an objective, effectively plans the approach, and properly communicates the plan.
• Execution Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Understands performance metrics and progress tracking. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Decision Making Considers all relevant information and potential outcomes before making sound and timely decisions. Willing and able to make difficult and unbiased decisions under pressure and communicates decisions to those affected. Identifies and resolves the root cause of issues.
• Professionalism Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Is able to take direction, accept feedback, and takes full responsibility for his/her actions. Leads by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Physical Requirements:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
• The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
• The employee is regularly required to use a ladder.
• The employee is regularly required to use construction equipment.
• This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.

Wages: 

This position is for signatory employees and wages will be in alignment with the current Collective Bargaining Agreements.

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