Facility Maintenance Technician-Mechanical Trades; HVAC focus

Position Summary Information

Classification

Title:

Facility Maintenance Technician-Mechanical Trades

Working Title:

Facility Maintenance Technician-Mechanical Trades (HVAC focus)

Location:

Boone, NC

Job Category: 7

Position Number: 063511

Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Department:
University Housing-Operations - 325100

Position is independently responsible for the repair and maintenance of Heating and Cooling systems and equipment in his assigned zone. Using electrical test devices to troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits. Will assist with other maintenance projects in the 18 residence halls.

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Trainee/Apprenticeship:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. After successful completion of a one year apprenticeship in the assigned trade(s), the position can be updated to the Contributing Level.

Special

Note:

This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

The Facility Maintenance Technician-Mechanical Trades (HVAC focus) position is independently responsible for the repair and maintenance of Heating and Cooling systems and equipment in his assigned zone, using electrical test devices to troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits.

Duties include:

• Independently overhaul small reciprocal compressors.
• Check accuracy and calibrate electrical, pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems.
• Troubleshoot control circuits and replace faulty thermostats, wiring, and control devices.
• Perform preventive maintenance on air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and exhaust equipment.
• Adjust and balance air distribution systems to achieve function desired and maximum energy efficiency.
• Check all operating characteristics of chillers, cooling towers, air handling units and associated HVAC equipment for efficient operation while maintaining temperature and humidity control in the assigned buildings according to present schedules/set points.
• Install HVAC units, wire controls, and fabricate and install ductwork and associated piping. Remove and replace controlling valves, joints, or lengths of pipe for heating/chilled water, and steam distribution systems.

• Employees in this position shall have the knowledge required for the installation, operation, maintenance, efficiency adjustments and repair of all split system A/C and heat pump systems, console wall unit A/C and heat pump units, rooftop A/C and heat pump units, ductless mini-split systems, (LP and Natural Gas) hot air furnace/hot water boilers, oil fired hot air furnaces/hot water boilers and PTAC A/C and heat pump units.
• Technician will possess and demonstrate skill in electrical both high voltage 230/460 volt 3-phase) and low voltage (24-110 volt controls) and plumbing proficient to perform routine repetitious repair tasks.
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and to prescribe and perform repair procedures.
• Attention to detail
• Customer service skills working with internal and external clients/customers
• Specific technical knowledge of heating and cooling systems install and operation
• Advanced problem solving skills

• Certified to work with refrigerant.
• Experience in electrical both high voltage 230/460 volt 3-phase) and low voltage (24-110 volt controls).
• Experience installing HVAC units, wire controls, and fabricating and installing ductwork and associated piping.
• Experience removing and replacing controlling valves, joints, or lengths of pipe for heating/chilled water, and steam distribution systems.
• Experience overhauling small reciprocal compressors. Checks accuracy and calibrates electrical, pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems.
• Strong written communication in application materials
• Experience with work order system
• Multiple years experience in building and mechanical trades
• Experience working in university residence halls and HVAC equipment in a university setting

Knowledge-Technical: Performs a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks/functions. These tasks/functions may involve related or varying processes to test, renovate, overhaul, replace, and perform preventive maintenance on standard mechanical systems. Provides technical assistance to others by troubleshooting standard facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause. Mentors other technicians.

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