HVAC Technician; Heating​/Ventilation

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26182

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Cheryl Mc Donald
cheryl.mcdonald

Classification

Title:

Engineer, Maintenance I

Working Title:

HVAC Technician (Heating/Ventilation)

Brief

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Heat Maintenance Foreman, the person in this position performs troubleshooting, corrective and preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and control systems and equipment for approximately 4.5 million square feet (70 academic and housing buildings) of University building space.

Position Number: 4N0186
Department:
Facility Services Division University Services
Appointment Type:
Skilled Craft
Contract Term:
Fiscal Year Semester
FLSA:
Non‑Exempt
Union Affiliation:
Operating Engineers
FTE: 1.0
Benefits:
Eligible

Salary: $37.68 to $44.09 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type:
Skilled Craft
Recruitment Type:
Open

This position is responsible for the heating and ventilating operations for the MSU campus which includes the operation, preventive maintenance, and repair of facility air‑handling/heating systems.

• Responsible for maintenance of the following: HVAC systems, pneumatic/electric/electronic controls, building management systems, energy conservation systems, steam and water tube boilers, steam‑driven turbines, boiler feedwater water treatment, steam distribution and return systems, terminal heating equipment, steam piping accessories, heating loop systems, pumps, compressors, valves, motors, meters, heat exchangers.
• The person in this position may work individually or as a team member as job conditions demand.
• Position duties require inspecting, maintaining and repairing building and utility distribution systems located throughout the campus and performing related duties as required.

• High school graduation or G.E.D. plus ONE of the following:
  • Two (2) years full‑time (or part‑time equivalent) work experience in the HVAC industry.
  • Successful completion of Vocational/Technical institute training (minimum of two years).
• Familiar with air‑handling and heating system preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and installation.
• Familiar with tools of the HVAC industry such as test equipment, and hand and power tools.
• Familiar with computerized building management and digital control systems.
• Working knowledge of work safety procedures, such as lockout/tagout and asbestos safety.
• Demonstrated competence using personal computers and software.

• Experience with computerized maintenance systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of boiler operation and maintenance such as chemical treatment.
• Experience working with pneumatic control systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of air and water system balancing.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in the maintenance of Biological/Chemical Safety Laboratories.
• Experience working in a University or institutional environment.

• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Effectively operate work‑related equipment.
• Maintain computerized records, work independently with minimal supervision, and work proficiently in the use of a computerized maintenance management system, e‑mail, and other computer applications as assigned or required.
• Communicate effectively with employees and the public both in person and over the phone.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with supervisor, coworkers and the public.
• Be a successful team player.
• Represent the department and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out‑of‑state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)

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