Director of HVAC Operations, Office of Facilities

Office of Facilities

Director of HVAC Operations

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Facilities and Campus Planning, the Director of HVAC Operations (Director IV) manages and supervises day-to-day HVAC and boiler operations, as well as trades personnel for the main, east and satellite campuses of Kean University; leads the planning and development of all campus (Union, Skylands, Princeton and Ocean) HVAC projects from initial development to conclusion; performs project management responsibilities overseeing all HVAC projects; ensures project timelines and budgets are developed and met, including site assessment, supervision and new installation and/or renovation work; develops policies and procedures in accordance with University goals, policies and objectives; and does related work as required. This position requires travel to satellite campuses. This position is on-call as needed and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree; a driver’s license valid in the State of New Jersey; and two years of professional experience supervising HVAC operations, equipment and procedures is required. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute the required experience on a year-for-year basis. At least five years of professional experience supervising HVAC operations in higher education is preferred. Candidate must have the ability to perform tasks that require moderate physical activity, including driving, walking long distances, standing, bending and/or stooping, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts for all degrees are required prior to the starting date of employment.

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, external candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for medical or religious reasons, or reasons related to a current pregnancy, you may submit a waiver request. If you are approved for an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, you will be required to wear a mask while indoors on campus and you will be required to be tested for COVID-19 by the University on a regular schedule.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures .

Diversity & Non-Discrimination Statement

Kean University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Kean’s commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to not only thrive, but climb higher in a diverse world. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we work to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the diversity and equity of all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and beyond.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer