HVAC Supervisor

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts college of 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence.

Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number:

0601263

Position Title:

HVAC Supervisor FLSA:

Non-Exempt Job Type:

Full-Time Staff Term:

12 Months Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates): 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Faculty Term:

Position Type:

Staff Department:

HVAC Job Summary/Basic Function:

An HVAC Supervisor is a senior-level technical professional responsible for overseeing field operations, mentoring junior staff, and executing complex installation or repair projects. Unlike standard technicians, the HVAC supervisor serves as the primary bridge between field crews and management.

Essential Functions:

Team Leadership :

Supervise and mentor junior technicians and apprentices, assigning daily tasks and ensuring work meets company standards.

Project Oversight:

Plan and coordinate HVAC projects, including interpreting blueprints, estimating labor/materials, and managing site workflows to ensure timely completion.

Advanced Troubleshooting :

Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant issues that junior staff cannot solve independently.

Quality Control :

Inspect completed installations and repairs to verify compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and manufacturer specifications.

Customer Relations :

Act as the primary onsite contact for clients, explaining technical findings, providing repair recommendations, and ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Documentation :

Maintain accurate records of work orders, material usage, payroll/time logs, and refrigerant tracking ( EPA compliance).

Controls Troubleshooting:

Diagnosing and fixing issues within the HVAC systems to ensure efficiency and accurate operations

Minimum Qualifications:

5-10 years of hands on experience in the HVAC industry with a proven track record of leadership or specialized Individuals can use an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Steam Boiler experience. Building management systems, preferably Johnson Controls. Compensation and Benefits To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program. When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources. The starting hourly rate for this position is $38

• $40/hr.

The actual salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired. Physical Demands Standing Walking Bending Stooping Climbing stairs/ladders Kneeling, squatting Crouching Crawling Reaching overhead Pulling, pushing Shoveling Lifting

• up to 20 pounds Lifting
• up to 50 pounds Lifting
• over 50 pounds

ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Eeo Statement Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton's core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:

01/23/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled No Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources Contact Phone/Extension:

508-286-8206

Contact Email:

careers@wheatoncollege.edu Contact Fax Special Instructions to

Candidates:

The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID

• 19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID
• 19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID
• 19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID
• 19, as well as influenza and other diseases. References Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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