HVAC Chilled Water Systems Tech

Overview

About The University Of Georgia:

Posting Number: S14117P

Working Title:

HVAC Chilled Water Systems Tech

Department: FMD-O&M-Building HVAC Shop

The University of Georgia Facilities Management Division is the largest of seven divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The division manages, operates and maintains campus landscapes, buildings and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University.

College/Unit/Department Website: fmd.uga.edu

Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. On occasion, after-hours work may be required due to emergencies or planned work.

Advertised Salary: $58,000 or Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 09/10/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 10/27/2025

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:
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, 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).

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Classification

Title:

HVAC Mechanic III

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

This position has an expert level of technical knowledge and skills for the operation and maintenance of the UGA campus building chilled water production system. The system includes various sized chillers, cooling towers, chilled water and condenser water pumps, distribution piping, control valves, actuators, BAS, and chiller microprocessor control. The position requires expert mechanical skills to monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the system at district plants and campus buildings.

The role operates independently to complete tasks within this competency.

This position requires expert level technical knowledge and skills in the operation, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of building chilled water and hot water production systems and components. Tasks include checks and corrective actions to ensure the building chilled water production systems deliver water per design specifications. The expert worker diagnoses and solves a wide range of operational issues related to mechanical, electrical, and automated controls of the building chilled water and hot water production systems.

Specific areas include:

• Chiller and cooling tower operation, troubleshooting, and repair
• Chilled water and condenser water treatment
• Troubleshoot and install chiller sensors, boards and relays
• Troubleshooting, testing and assisting in the commissioning of new building chilled water production systems
• Building Automation System (BAS) chilled water production control
• Reading and interpreting mechanical plans and wiring diagrams
• Analyzing and correcting communication issues
• Analyzing and measuring fluid and air dynamics

Adherence to EPA refrigerant handling guidelines and ability to obtain universal refrigerant license.

• Lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, working overhead, climbing stairs, and using ladders during an 8-hour shift
• Lift up to 75 lbs during a shift

• Perform checks and corrective actions to ensure chilled water production systems and cooling towers operate per designed flow, volume and temperature requirements (45% of time).
• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical components of the building chilled water system (25% of time).
• Diagnose and solve operational issues arising from mechanical, electrical, and automated controls (20% of time).
• Troubleshoot, test and assist in commissioning new building chilled water production systems (5% of time).
• Assist and support with other duties as assigned by the Building HVAC Shop Manager.

• 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? Yes
• Does this position require a P-Card? Yes
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? No
• Does this position have security access? Yes

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