Job Description of an HVAC Supervisor

HVAC supervisors direct the activities of HVAC crews in the repair and maintenance of building systems.

HVAC technicians or mechanics perform heating, ventilation and air-conditioning work in residential and commercial buildings. An HVAC company provides services that control the inside environment of commercial and residential buildings. The supervisor in an HVAC company or building maintenance department of an organization directs the work of mechanics and technicians.

Function

The supervisor of an HVAC crew is responsible for the distribution of work, the development of HVAC employees and estimating jobs. An HVAC supervisor implements procedures and methods to improve the quality of work performed by technicians.

Duties

The HVAC supervisor hires, terminates and promotes qualified HVAC technicians to work in the department. Employee-related duties also include maintaining employee work records, including information on absenteeism and job performance. The supervisor trains employees in new HVAC methods or arranges for training. An HVAC supervisor approves employee time off and time sheets for payroll purposes.

An HVAC supervisor creates estimates on new work projects, including information on labor costs and materials for jobs. The supervisor is responsible for implementing and enforcing safety policies in the department (employees may be required to attend safety training).

The supervisor is responsible for enforcing the department budget and, in some cases, may create the department budget.

Skills

Supervisors in an HVAC department or business must have skills in HVAC repair and maintenance. The supervisor must have written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to lead others. The position also requires the ability to prepare and present budgets, reports and job estimates.

Education and Qualifications

Employers may require a bachelor's degree for an HVAC supervisor position. The position also requires between five and seven years of experience in heating, ventilation and air conditioning, according to Salary.com. An employer may require HVAC certification in supervisory job positions, but experience and training may be sufficient.

Salary

The median salary for an HVAC supervisor is $62,384 as of November 2009, according to Salary.com.

References

• University of Arizona Department of Human Resources: Classified Staff Employee Job Descriptions
• Salary.com: Average HVAC Supervisor Salary
• The Job Explorer: HVAC Supervisor Job Description