Hvac​/Refrigeration Mechanic

Posting Number

S13724P

HVAC/REFRIGERATION MECHANIC

FMD-O&M-AC & Refrigeration

Athens Area

06/18/2025

08/18/2025

Employee (Full Time)

$44,000 or Commensurate with Experience

Benefits Eligible

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, formal training programs, or on-the-job training. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

This is a skilled technical work at the journeyman level involving operating, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing building HVAC systems and components to include but not limited to chillers, air handlers, terminal units, water coils, pumps, valves, motor starters and other related equipment. (Systems are primarily central air handling type with hydronic heating and cooling units)

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair refrigeration, air-conditioning, heating or related equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to work from blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to understand and apply standard trade practices in performing work.
• Ability to use refrigerant handling equipment and if not already, become certified to do so.

• Lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, working over head, climbing stairs, using regular and/or extended ladders throughout 8 hour work shift.
• Lift up to 75 lbs during a work shift.

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and install building HVAC systems (60% of time)
• Perform preventive maintenance of HVAC equipment (15%)
• Perform building equipment checks and inspections (10%)
• Interact with customers via phone and in person to coordinate work (5%)
• Prepare work related documents (work orders, vouchers, reports, purchase requests, etc.)
• Other duties as required and assigned by supervisors

• Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
• Does this position require a P-Card? No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
• Does this position have security access? Yes
• Credit and P-Card Policy: A credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities.
• Background Investigation Policy:
  Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of the credentials and employment history, and possibly a drug test for high-risk positions.

Name:
Lisa Johnson

Email: lisawc

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