HVAC Technician

university information: located in north carolina’s third-largest city, unc greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. Uncg continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. Uncg is ranked no. 1 most affordable institution in north carolina for net cost by the ny times and no.

1 in north carolina for social mobility by the wall street journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an innovation and economic prosperity university by the association of public and land-grant universities, uncg is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67m in research and creative activity. The university’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the piedmont triad region in excess of $1b.

primary purpose of the organizational unit: facilities operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulator compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

position summary: the primary purpose of this position is the responsibility for the daily operation and maintenance of all hvac & refrigeration equipment in assigned areas of the campus, including the repair, replacement, installation and maintenance of air conditioning equipment ranging from 1875-ton centrifugal chillers to window air conditioning units. This position is also responsible for the scheduling of preventive and corrective maintenance in all areas of campus.

This is a position with full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of all hvac and refrigeration equipment on campus. Supervisor may assign other job related duties not specifically listed under essential tasks.

responsibilities:

• maintenance and operation of chillers
  • daily chiller inspections and log information.
  • oil samples and changes.
  • analyzes and treats cooling tower water.
  • rods chillers.
  • troubleshoots water, refrigerant, and electrical aspects of chillers.
  • maintenance and repairs of purge units.
  • reclaims refrigerant to protect the atmosphere.
  • demonstrates knowledge to maintain and repair the chillers.
• preventive and corrective maintenance
• performs preventive maintenance tasks.
• conducts workload balancing.
• conducts equipment surveys.
• submits reports.
• implements changes and updates to the program.
• reviews completed work orders for accuracy and resolves discrepancies.
• reviews the status of work orders with the supervisor.
• inspects completed work orders for quality and customer satisfaction.
• calibration, operation and maintenance of controls
  • pneumatic controls.
  • electric controls.
  • chiller controls.
  • direct digital controls.
  • computerized control systems.
  • analyzes system functions, malfunctions, and troubleshoots and repairs as needed.
  • demonstrates ability to keep accurate records of parts and repair lists for equipment and troubleshoots problems with the supervisor and co-workers.
• pumps, air handlers, and air compressors
  • replaces bearings.
  • replaces belts.
  • replaces seals.
  • overhauls as required.
  • checks and changes oil on air compressors.
  • maintains proper operation of vav boxes.
  • analyzes system functions, malfunctions, and troubleshoots and repairs as needed.
  • demonstrates ability to keep accurate records of parts and repair lists for equipment and troubleshoots problems with the supervisor and co-workers.
• refrigeration system maintenance repair
  • walk-in freezers.
  • constant temp. Freezers
  • reach-in coolers.
  • walk-in coolers.
  • ice machines.
  • refrigerators.
  • analyzes system functions, malfunctions, and troubleshoots and repairs as needed.
  • demonstrates knowledge to maintain and repair any…