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Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. Please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.\nThe HVAC Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and long-term performance of campus-wide mechanical and building systems. Reporting to the Director of Operations and working in close collaboration with the Facilities Manager, this position oversees daily HVAC operations and serves as the subject matter expert for HVAC and mechanical systems. The Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operation of HVAC Operations on a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week basis. This position will oversee other areas of the facilities department at times, including when rotating on evening and weekend emergency coverage.\nThe HVAC Manager drives operational excellence through effective team leadership, proactive maintenance strategies, and data-informed decision-making. This role supports campus operations by minimizing disruptions, optimizing system performance, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety standards. 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