Nemours is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our team in Wilmington, DE.

The HVAC Supervisor job is to install, operate, maintain, inspect and repair heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment necessary for the building's operation. The scope of HVAC equipment includes but is not limited to: refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems including associated air handling, control devices and equipment, heating, ventilation, chilled water and hot water distribution systems.

In addition to performing work as an HVAC Mechanic, the HVAC Supervisor monitors day-to-day activities of HVAC Mechanics to ensure quality, productivity and customer service standards are being achieved and provides or supports couching and instruction as needed. Identifies and escalates issues as needed. Ensures safety work rules and protocols are upheld in day-to-day operations. Initiates and participates in career development and training. Provides input to Manager on personnel actions including performance management, counseling, training and compensation. Supports and communicates and explains policies and procedures to staff.

Essential Function

• Acts in a Supervisor capacity for the designated activities of the HVAC team.
• Performs and supervises installation, operation, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair duties involving diverse heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration and related control systems throughout N/AIDHC facilities.
• Receives and reviews work orders and prioritizes assignments. Completes all assigned Preventative Maintenance (PMs) and Corrective Maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner. Actively participates in the implementation and ongoing evaluation and improvement of HVAC system preventive maintenance program. Complete assigned rounds in a timely and competent manner. Assigns work and supervises the HVAC technicians.
• Collaborates with other members of the Facility Department and promptly contacts outside contractors and vendors as needed to maintain the HVAC system. Keeps Manager aware of system issues. Reports any complication on specific jobs or equipment to Lead and Manager as appropriate. Responds to emergency situations throughout the facility.
• Actively participates in the implementation and ongoing evaluation and improvement of HVAC system preventive maintenance program. Participates and initiates training of HVAC technicians. Maintains the accurate records on the work order system for accretion.
• Maintains the facility HVAC control systems according to state and local facility regulatory code and accrediting agency standards. Provides advance notice of testing, maintenance and repairs to affected departments.
• Acts to minimize the risk of HVAC outages and keeps affected departments, Command Center and leaders informed of any outages or potential for outages. Collaborates with manager to reduce risk of utility interruptions.
• Works closely with the Facility Managers and staff to provide for appropriate air exchanges, positive or negative protective pressure relationships and other HVAC safety of all patients, visitors, and staff as prescribed in AIA and Code requirements. Report unsafe working conditions to Manager, escalate unsafe conditions to leaders as appropriate.
• Report unsafe working conditions to Manager, escalate unsafe conditions to leaders as appropriate. Participate in daily huddles, escalate Safety, Methods, Equipment, Supply or Associate issues at Huddles. Seek out and participate in Continuous Improvement program activities.
• Effectively read and interpret blue prints, engineering documents and HVAC schematics.
• Maintain good attendance on scheduled weekdays and accept after hour work assignments including holidays, weekends or other work schedules as required. Must be available to accept on-call rotation schedule and report in a timely manner ready to perform work.

Requirements

• Specialized training one year beyond high school
• Minimum of 5 years HVAC experience
• Licensed HVAC mechanic
• Universal Recovery 608, EPA Certificate, Handling and Recovery of refrigerants.

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .