Journeyman HVAC Technician - PMT II

Position Summary

The Facilities Management department at CSU is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair and improvement of all academic, administrative, research and campus infrastructure. For more information, please visit the Facilities Management website (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

The Pipe/Mech Trades II (Journeyman HVAC Technician) is a high-level role responsible for the operation, diagnosis, and repair of complex climate control systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning refrigeration systems, and specialty equipment such as fume hoods. In this role, you will need to think on your feet to stay on top of “Do It Now” (DIN) repairs and decide the most cost-effective methods for fixing or replacing failing equipment.

• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems – Operates, diagnoses, troubleshoots, replaces and repairs various types of air conditioning and refrigeration systems and components. Performs preventative maintenance, diagnoses and repairs pumps, cooling towers, refrigerant and water piping, walk-in refrigerators, starters, coils, environmental chambers, ice machines, window A/C water coolers, and other cooling equipment.
• Heating and Ventilation – Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, modifies and operates electrical, pneumatic and electronic control systems for gas and hot water heating systems, air conditioning and ventilation systems. Operates heating and ventilation equipment to include steam, hydronic and gas-fired systems. Performs maintenance on components.
• Disposal and Recycling – Proper use of refrigerant (CFC) recovery, reclaim, recycling refrigerant gases. Proper disposal techniques of contaminated CFCs and hazardous materials (oil and gas) as outlined by federal, state and local governments.
• Preventative Maintenance – Performs scheduled and non-scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC/R and pneumatic equipment, cleans air intake as needed, checks RTU blower motors and condenser motor, inspects electrical hardware and connections, tests safety controls and equipment, checks interior unit operation, and checks condensate drain pan for proper drainage.

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
• Preemployment Physical, Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Shift Work – May be required to work a rotating schedule to extend operational hours up to 12:00 AM.
• Weekend shifts – May be required as necessary.
• On-call Status – May be required to work weekend shifts as necessary.
• Valid Driver’s License

Experience Only – Three (3) years of relevant and progressively responsible journeyman HVAC experience performing preventative maintenance and repairs on rotating mechanical systems (fans, sheaves, belts, bearings, motors, pumps and filters).

Education and Experience – A combination of related commercial HVACR education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant HVACR experience performing preventative maintenance and repairs on buildings with rotating mechanical systems (fans, sheaves, belts, bearings, motors, pumps and filters) equal to three (3) years. (30 credits = one year of experience) Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application.

• A broad demonstration of knowledge, skills and ability across all HVAC-related disciplines.
• Preventative maintenance experience.
• HVAC experience that includes an emphasis on commercial/industrial experience over residential experience. Independence, self-motivation, and pride in quality of work.
• Demonstrated experience operating, diagnosing, and repairing HVAC control systems.
• Knowledge of necessary equipment related to steam, hydronic, and gas-fired systems.
• Directly related state service experience.

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Applicants may redact information that identifies their age,…