HVAC​/R Assistant

Job Summary

Responsibilities include servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial industrial air handlers, fan coil units, VAV boxes, recirculation pumps, residential package units, gas-fired boilers, ice machines, and other associated equipment. This position is at the assistant level, but the employee will be required to perform less technical tasks independently. Employees are reminded that they represent both the department and the university and are expected to maintain a clean, neat and professional appearance while on duty.

The candidate will routinely work with other crafts and will be required to monitor contracted work and provide training to subordinate employees. This position is considered as essential, and employees will be required to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to emergency situations or natural disasters. These specialists work under the direct supervision of the HVAC/R Supervisor, in the Facilities Maintenance department.

Essential Job Functions

* Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required.

* Implements a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.

* Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Maintains inventory of adequate supplies and tools, orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.

* Completes all required safety, vehicle and other required job-specific training as directed.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* A high school diploma or GED is required.

* Three (3) years of job-related experience in the HVAC career field at an apprentice level.

Desired

Qualifications:

* An associate degree or completion of a formal technical training program within the field of HVAC or related field is preferred.

* Experience in a related construction industry trade, or building maintenance in an apartment complex, school or similar setting is preferred.

* A working knowledge of gas-fired boilers, chillers and cooling towers is preferred.

* Experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Key

Competencies:

* The successful candidate shall have broad knowledge in repairing and servicing HVAC and associated equipment.

* Some experience in electrical and plumbing, necessary to adequately diagnose/repair HVAC related equipment is expected.

* The applicant should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.

* Employees are expected to lead by example, demonstrating the highest level of ethics.

* They are expected to work together to meet the needs of the department and university, by providing exemplary customer service to the staff, faculty and students.

Physical Requirements:

Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work. Some combination of climbing and balancing, to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crawling, working at heights and working in confined spaces. May involve the lifting of moderately heavy objects, up to 45 pounds. Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual/electrically powered tools.

Job

Conditions:

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.