Environmental Systems Mechanic II

## Environmental Systems Mechanic IIApply:
Ames, IA:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R20007##

Position Title:

Environmental Systems Mechanic II## Job Group:

Merit## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years of experience in temperature and computerized building environmental automation systems, refrigeration or air conditioning work, including apprenticeship, or has two years of experience in computerized building environmental automation systems and meets the minimum eligibility requirements of ESM I; or four years experience in above plus Journeyman’s license; and  
• Has refrigeration certificate of at least type 2.  
• May need to possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.  
• Prefer 2 years of college/trade school.##

Job Description:

Facilities Planning and Management at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for the
** Environmental Systems Mechanic II
** position. Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly, FPM is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FPM is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 400 full-time employees and students combined.

This position performs skilled installation, repair, replacement, troubleshooting, and maintenance of environmental and HVAC systems, including refrigeration, temperature control, heating, and related support systems. Uses computerized building automation systems to monitor equipment performance, collect and analyze mechanical system data, and support system reliability and efficient operation. Applies advanced technical knowledge, training, and experience to coordinate and complete maintenance, operational activities, system modifications, and related projects.

Performs the full range of duties associated with the environmental systems/HVAC trade using recognized procedures, industry standards, specialized tools, equipment, and diagnostic technologies. Responds to equipment conditions and system data through established preventive and predictive maintenance practices to identify developing issues, perform initial diagnostics, and take appropriate corrective action to maintain equipment performance and reliability.
** Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities*
* • Performs all duties listed under Environmental Systems Mechanic I.  
• Installs and maintains environmental systems equipment and components such as air conditioning equipment, chillers, condensers, pumps, fume hoods, autoclaves, environmental chambers, scientific equipment, cascade cooling units, process water systems, compressors and other pneumatic and computerized controls. Installs and maintains cooling tower equipment, plate-frame heat exchangers, cooling water treatment equipment, heating systems (all fuel types) to include boilers, unit heaters, furnaces, radiant heating, heat pump systems (geothermal and air source), variable frequency drives, and other emerging technology equipment/systems.

• Tests and evaluates performance of systems using specialized equipment, repairs or replaces defective valves, thermostats, sensor and other parts in both pneumatic and computerized building environmental automation systems.  
• Operates computerized building environmental automation systems that control heating and cooling systems.  
• Performs continuous commissioning and retro commissioning of various types of environmental equipment to assure these systems are meeting energy optimization efficiency goals, operating to desired baselines, and are…