HVAC Supervisor

Parks and Recreation 

HVAC Supervisor

Posting Expires: October 2, 2026 

Salary: Commensurate With Experience 

General Description and Classification Standards:

Organizes, monitors, and supervises facility maintenance HVAC, boiler and roofing operations for Department of Parks and Recreation. Performs a variety of technical skilled and unskilled tasks relative to facility maintenance. Provides additional technical assistance to the facilities as needed. Full-time supervisory work over a small, permanently assigned group of employees. Group may have technical, administrative, or construction/maintenance backgrounds.

Supervision Received:

Will come under direct supervision of 1st shift project manager. May receive guidance from senior management regarding group objectives, scheduling, unusual priorities, essential duties, and responsibilities, etc., but is free to set work methods and individual assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance.
• Establishes schedules and plans for providing facility maintenance services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the facility maintenance budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; prepare cost estimates; submits justifications for equipment; monitor budget expenditures.
• Monitors and controls supplies and equipment; orders supplies and tools as necessary; prepares documents for equipment procurement; prepares specifications and contracts for contract services.
• Trains or coordinates training in facility maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques. Develops and organizes preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of facility maintenance; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a building maintenance, repair and construction program; knowledge of materials, methods, terminology, equipment and tools used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work; knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation;
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration;
• Knowledge of equipment, tools and materials used in facility maintenance activities;
• Knowledge of construction and project management principles;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of safety management; knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases;
• Knowledge of pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules.
• Skill in planning, scheduling, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others;
• Skill in training others in work procedures;
• Skill in preparing and maintaining a variety of accurate written and computerized records and reports pertaining to the work;
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans, maps and specifications and manuals;
• Skill in operating and maintaining equipment and tools used in facilitating maintenance and custodial work;
• Skill in identifying and implementing effective courses of action to complete assigned work;
• Skill in coordinating crew assignments with those of other divisions, departments and agencies;
• Skill in estimating labor, material and equipment needs;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans and specifications;
• Ability to organize, implement and direct facility maintenance operations and activities;
• Ability to supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; ability to interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures;
• Ability to develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment;
• Ability to perform the most complex maintenance duties and operate related equipment;
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the public;
• Ability to develop and recommend systems and procedures related to assigned operations;
• Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience – 

Associate’s degree or graduation from vocational training program in engineering, construction management, plumbing, building trades or related field required.

Four (4) years of continual supervisory experience in plumbing, engineering or related trade experience, including leadership/supervisory experience.

Licensures and Certifications – 

State of Georgia driver’s license.

EPA and other HVAC-related licensing/certificates

Preferred Requirements – 

Bachelor’s degree (BA) in engineering, construction management or related field.

5+ years of leadership/supervisory experience.

Work Environment:

Required physical lifting, climbing, stooping and other sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job

Lifting Requirements: 

Heavy work:  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.