Hvac​/Refrigeration Mechanic

Position Title

HVAC/REfrigeration Mechanic – Skilled Craftsperson – FMD‑O&M‑AC & Refrigeration – UGA Facilities Management Division

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and install building HVAC systems and components (chillers, air handlers, terminal units, water coils, pumps, valves, motor starters).
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment (60% of time).
• Conduct building equipment checks and inspections (15%).
• Interact with customers via phone and in person to coordinate work (10%).
• Prepare work‑related documents (work orders, vouchers, reports, purchase requests, etc.) (5%).
• Other duties as requested by supervisors (5%).

• Technical knowledge in HVAC/refrigeration acquired through apprenticeship, formal training programs, or on‑the‑job training.
• Skill in troubleshooting and repairing refrigeration, air‑conditioning, heating, or related equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work from blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to apply standard trade practices in performing work.
• Ability to use refrigerant handling equipment and be certified if not already.

• Lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, working overhead, climbing stairs, using ladders for 8‑hour shifts.
• Lift up to 75 lbs during a work shift.

Salary: $44,000 or commensurate with experience. Full‑time, Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM, with occasional after‑hours duties.

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.

Recruitment Contact:
Lisa Johnson – lisawc – 706‑542‑7453