HVAC Technician

Are you ready to join our dynamic team of Facilities professionals where you can grow and develop your skills and career? UAA Anchorage Campus Facilities Maintenance and Operations Department is seeking to fill one position in our Mechanical Plumbing Shop for a HVAC Tech as a CT1, CT2, or CT3 based on years of relatable experience. The position comes with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package.

Our mission is to provide a safe, comfortable, attractive, and sustainable environments for our campus users. Our vision is to provide our campus users with the best service possible promoting a mindset continuous improvement.

In this role, you will perform a variety of maintenance and repair work such as preventive maintenance on appliances and cooling equipment in the 50+ buildings on campus. We'll rely on you to conduct job assessments, create quotes and estimates, and research part replacements.

To be a successful addition to our team, it is important that individuals are self-sufficient, be able to take direction, have good communication, and have a willingness to help others with great customer service. Honesty and reliability are essential to our team. We are looking for someone with experience in the plumbing trade with knowledge in all elements of plumbing installation and maintenance.

We offer flexible work schedules, stable employment, a supportive and low-stress environment, and a commitment in developing our employees. We encourage learning and career growth, and will help with licensure costs, or skill attainment.

The UAA community identifies the following for competencies for our students and staff:

1. Effective Communication.

2. Creative and critical thinking.

3. Intercultural fluency

4. Personal, professional and community responsibility.

Facilities and Campus Services is an organization consisting of 3 major divisions:
Facilities Maintenance/ Operations, Facilities Planning and Construction, and Environmental Health and Safety. It is the responsibility of these divisions to provide a safe effective environment for the students and staff of the university to study, work and live. Candidate must have substantial journeyman level experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of heavy commercial and industrial HVAC related systems; possess knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair boilers, hydronic systems, humidification and cooling systems;

have the knowledge and ability to comprehend blueprints and schematics. Must have a good working knowledge of Pneumatic control systems. Applicant must have previous experience and familiarity with monitoring and adjusting computerized building automation systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

General:
All positions require a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Alaska drivers license with a clean driving record, meeting University of Alaska safe driving standards. As part of the required University background check - UAA will obtain a driving history record from DMV to confirm candidates meet the UAA safe driving standards. Driver license info:
Within your cover letter please state whether or not you have or can obtain a valid Driver's License upon hire.

CT1 - Three years of experience with industrial tools and/or hand tools related to the trades. Preferred knowledge of building mechanical systems and maintenance of building systems.

CT2- HVAC Technician - Must meet CT1 requirements and have commercial or industrial experience. Preference for certifications in one or more of the following:
Preferred knowledge/experience/education/certification: 4th class boiler operator license, Siemens control training, humidification knowledge, building automation certification, plumbing experience.

CT3
- Master Level HVAC Technician must meet CT2 requirements and have master level experience in commercial facilities. Preferred knowledge/experience/education/certification: 3rd class boiler operator license, Siemens control training, humidification and refrigeration experience, building automation certification, fire alarm and electrical systems knowledge, plumbing experience, refrigeration knowledge.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA Main campus in Anchorage. This position is full-time, forty-hour work week with overtime as required, with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

UAA has flexible work programs available to eligible employees who have successfully completed the probationary period. These programs are subject to University business needs and compliance with active labor union contracts. Typical work hours are 7am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday, in addition to overtime and standby duty.

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