HVAC Technician

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Facilities Director, the HVAC Maintenance Technician maintains campus HVAC systems in good working condition through regularly scheduled maintenance programs and makes repairs and adjustments as needed. The technician will have the necessary computer skills to monitor, schedule and adjust the BAS systems and have a working knowledge of chiller system maintenance. This position is designated as an essential personnel position requiring the incumbent to report to campus regardless of whether the University is closed, has a delayed opening, or closing early.

• Maintains and repairs all campus HVAC and Mechanical systems.
• Repair of refrigeration, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Maintains and cares for the university’s equipment, tools and vehicles as may be necessary for their continuous and safe operation.
• Responsible for inventory management, and the cleanliness and orderly manner of the maintenance shop and their assigned vehicle.
• All Facilities personnel are required to assist in snow removal.
• This is an on‑call position; all maintenance mechanics are required to take a week‑long shift wherein they will be available after regular work hours for emergencies.
• The HVAC Maintenance Technician may be called upon in emergency situations to cover service issues that require their expertise.

High school diploma, or General Educational Diploma (GED). Vocational School Certificate in the building trades and/or five years related work experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working knowledge and understanding of HVAC systems, building maintenance, electrical, lighting repairs, and plumbing. Ability to read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings and use applied mathematical formulas.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to deal effectively and professionally with others.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Current valid driver's license. Vocational Certificate, Universal Refrigerant License.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is required to climb ladders, work at height on mechanical lifts and rooftops. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.