HVAC Mechanic 1

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Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Providing the highest level of quality service in a responsive and efficient manner to the entire university community while creating and caring for a physical environment in which those who seek knowledge, enlightenment and well-being enjoy successful, productive, and fulfilled lives. Facilities Services Division provides quality customer service by maintaining a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment in which students, faculty, and staff can function and accomplish their educational objectives and by supporting a patient care culture that continuously improves.

Facilities Services' responsibilities include Interior and Exterior Facilities Support, Construction, Space Management, and Environmental Services.

This position performs routine corrective repairs and preventative maintenance to a variety of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment under close supervision. This includes air handling units, chillers, heat pumps, boilers, pumps, exhaust fans, fan-coil units, variable air volume boxes, motors, air distribution machinery, pneumatic and digital controls, hot and chilled water distribution and variable volume systems. Performs seasonal transitions of systems to and from heating and cooling.

Performs basic repairs of HVACR systems and equipment including air handling units, chillers, heat pumps, exhaust fans, fan coil units, variable air volume boxes, motors, pumps, air distribution machinery, pneumatic and digital controls, hot and chilled water distribution and variable volume systems. Assists in major component replacement and systems repairs under the supervision of higher-level technicians. Assists in executing HVACR system repair projects, such as the replacement of air handling units, chillers, or boilers as well as emergency repair efforts to repair such units.

This position may be required to serve in on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation.

The job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Always leave equipment in safe working condition, immediately notify supervisor of dangerous situations.
• Document and notify supervisor of any equipment failure and/or potential failures.
• Document all corrective actions in detail on assigned work requests.
• Perform quarterly, mid-annual, and annual preventative maintenances on Augusta University HVAC equipment based on manufactures required preventative maintenance requirements.
• Performs all maintenance work in a neat and timely manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance work on Augusta University HVAC systems as well as fire alarm systems.
• Keep records of completed preventative maintenance as well as any future work that needs to be completed.
• Communicate to supervisor of any shutdowns that need to occur to complete preventative maintenance of Augusta University HVAC equipment.
• Communicate with supervisor once supervisor once preventative maintenance is complete and equipment has been returned to normal operation.

• Respond to work orders in a quick and timely manner.
• Communicate with customer explaining if work order is completed or if further work needs to be completed.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems in a quick a timely manner.
• Communicate with the supervisor any future work that needs to be completed to ensure all Augusta University equipment is effectively operating.
• Document and notify supervisor of any equipment failure and/or potential failures.
• Document all corrective actions in detail on assigned work requests.

• Utilizes effective critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills to make decisions and communicates tactfully to Facilities Operations.

• Estimates materials needed and records time and material expended on each work order. Prepares and submits material requisitions required to complete assigned tasks.
• Reads, interpret blueprints, specifications, shop drawings, to determine…