HVAC Mechanic

Location : Westerville, OH
Job Type: Support Staff
Job Number: 00442
Division: Business Affairs
Department: Facilities Services
Opening Date: 11/07/2025

DESCRIPTION

Otterbein University is in search of an HVAC Mechanic who performs skilled work installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating, and cooling systems; high temperature high-pressure hot water generation and distribution system; central absorption chiller and cold water circulation system; pneumatic control systems, and commercial kitchen equipment. This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly, union position working 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs, maintains, repairs, replaces and alters piping of iron, steel, copper, plastic or other materials as required to supply and operate heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment.
• Installs, operates, repairs, replaces and provides preventative maintenance for heating, cooling, ventilating and pumping equipment throughout the campus.
• Installs, maintains and repairs piping and equipment insulation as required.
• Installs and replaces filtering equipment and media as required.
• Adjusts operating components and controls as required to maintain efficiency of the heating and cooling systems.
• Inspects and maintains/repairs hot and chilled water circulating systems throughout the tunnel systems.
• Maintains and operates chemical treatment systems.
• Assists management in planning and estimating of time and material requirements for campus projects.
• Performs inspections of boilers, heaters, and elevators.
• Assists other University employees in the performance of their duties as required by University priorities or as directed.
• Maintains pertinent logbooks to document proper operating procedure of control utilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May supervise student workers and others assigned to HVAC crew. May be assigned to supervise other craftsmen in accomplishing HVAC projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Availability to respond to call-ins for emergency repairs.

Be self-directing and have supervisory abilities to direct others.

Skilled in use and care of hand and power tools common to the trade for cutting and fitting cast iron, lead, copper and plastic pipe, connecting fixtures and equipment, sealing joints, overhaul of pumps, valves, compressors and similar equipment.

Completion of apprentice program or equivalent work experience.

Working knowledge of safety practices and precautions and occupational hazards associated with the HVAC trade.

Basic knowledge of code requirements regarding general HVAC work.

Working knowledge of various materials fittings and equipment used in institutional installations.

Knowledge of institutional kitchen equipment such as dishwashers and garbage disposals.

Knowledge of water softeners, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Ability to work from sketches, blue prints and oral instructions.

Basic working knowledge of drive systems as found on pumps and air handlers.

Knowledge of welding, cutting, and fabricating metal items.

Working knowledge of hot water generators, trim requirements and methods, safety systems and precaution, and precaution of hot water generator and distribution system.

Working knowledge of absorption chiller, water tower and chilled water distribution system.

Working knowledge of pneumatic compressors and pneumatic distribution system.

Basic knowledge of pneumatic controls, thermostats, and activation devices.

Knowledge of elevator mechanisms.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED. Completion of an apprentice program in HVAC or four years directly related experience. Two years' experience working with hot water generators, trim requirements and methods, safety systems and precautions, and precaution of hot water generator and distribution system. Two years' experience working with absorption chillers, cooling towers, and chilled water distribution systems. Two years' experience in working with water softeners, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Refrigeration Certification required. Must possess and maintain a valid state of Ohio's driver's license and obtain Otterbein's Decision Driving Certification
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must demonstrate competency in verbal and written English skills including grammar.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must be competent in general math.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Must take pride in and be thorough in quality of work produced;
Knowledge of elevator mechanisms, institutional kitchen equipment, HVAC code requirements, pneumatic compressors and pneumatic distribution systems, including pneumatic controls, thermostats, and activation devices. Strong knowledge of DDC…