HVAC Chilled Water Systems Tech

Overview

About The University Of Georgia: The University of Georgia Facilities Management Division is the largest of seven (7) divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The exceptional staff of over 900 personnel within the division manage, operate and maintain campus landscapes, buildings and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University.

Posting Number: S14117P

Working Title: HVAC Chilled Water Systems Tech

Department: FMD-O&M-Building HVAC Shop

College/Unit/Department Website: fmd.uga.edu

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Proposed Starting Date: 10/27/2025

Advertised Salary: $58,000 or Commensurate with Experience

Open Until Filled: Yes

Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. On occasion, employee may be required to perform duties after hours (evenings and weekends) due to emergency situations or planned work.

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

This position has an expert level of technical knowledge and skills for the operation and maintenance of the UGA campus building chilled water production system. This system is comprised of various sized chillers, cooling towers, chilled water and condenser water pumps, distribution piping, control valves, actuators, the systems automation control and the chiller microprocessor control, and other components. This position has an expert level of mechanical skills and technical knowledge to monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the system at the district plants and at various buildings on campus.

This position works independently to complete tasks within this competency.

This position has expert level technical knowledge and skills in the operation, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of building chilled water and hot water production systems and components. The application of this expertise includes but is not limited to performing checks and taking corrective action to ensure the building chilled water production systems are delivering chilled water per the designed flow, quantity, and temperature requirements as set forth in the engineering design specifications.

This expert level worker has the knowledge to independently diagnose and solve a wide range of operational issues that arise from the mechanical, electrical, and automated controls of the building chilled water and hot water production systems.

• Chiller and cooling tower operation, troubleshooting, and repair
• Chilled water and condenser water treatment
• Troubleshoot and install chiller sensors, boards and relays
• Troubleshooting, testing and assisting in the commissioning of new building chilled water production systems
• Building Automation System (BAS) chilled water production control
• Reading and interpreting mechanical plans and wiring diagrams
• Analyzing and correcting communication issues
• Analyzing and measuring fluid and air dynamics
• Adherence to and the implementation of EPA refrigerant handling guidelines and be able to obtain universal refrigerant license

• Lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, working overhead, climbing stairs, using regular and/or extended ladders throughout an 8 hour work shift
• Lift up to 75 lbs during a work shift

• Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes
• Does this position require a P-Card? Yes
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
• Does This Position Have Security Access? Yes

Credit And P-Card Policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.