HVAC Specialist

Position Overview:

The University of Kansas is hiring for an HVAC Specialist. This position is a master/journey level crafts person to work in the areas of inspection, maintenance, and repair of industrial and commercial heating and cooling equipment with an emphasis on work quality, efficiency, service, following all applicable local and national codes. This position requires driving a state issued vehicle and a valid driver’s license on date of hire and throughout employment.

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Monday to Friday. Facilities Maintenance also offers a flexible work schedule option: 4‑day work week, 10‑hour days, Monday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Friday.

Plays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning and research. KU Operations supports KU’s mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind‑the‑scenes services that make possible the university’s academic and research missions.

KU offers benefits: up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.

Up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities. Details available at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-assistance

KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued.

When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

• Inspects, monitors, diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and provides maintenance on all industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration/chiller equipment and associated plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy management control systems independently or with limited supervision.
• Reviews heat and cooling requirements; compares and recommends modifications to achieve optimal system effectiveness and efficiency of the system.
• Participates in new equipment installations. Researches and develops procedures and documentation.
• Documents and outlines procedures for use of appropriate hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting skills as needed.
• Works with impacted customers as needed to resolve heating and cooling related issues.

• Provides training and mentorship to junior level technicians and interns.
• Conducts professional development as needed on new systems and/or controls.

Position Requirements are listed below.

• Reach, grasp, lift, carry and place moderately heavy loads frequently and heavy loads occasionally (up to 50 lbs) with or without accommodation.
• Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures – both hot and cold, inside and outdoors.
• Work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
  
  Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
• Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Five (5) years of industrial or commercial HVAC experience. An Associate's degree or Vocational School Certification may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Three (3) years of programming of HVAC Building Automation experience.
• EPA CFC Certification for refrigerants.
• Demonstrated experience in…