Senior HVAC Technician

The Senior HVAC Technician is under the supervision of the HVAC Supervisor performing inspections, servicing, and repairing heating, cooling, ventilating and refrigeration equipment.

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot and repair commercial HVAC equipment to include the following: roof top units, chillers, cooling towers, central air handling equipment and boilers.
• Troubleshoot and repair control circuitry and refrigerant circuitry.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records on equipment.
• Serve as boiler operator as needed.
• Must wear proper PPE (safety shoes, hearing and eye protection) as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to successfully complete assignments using appropriate methods, materials, tools and equipment in maintenance work as described above.
• Ability to recognize occupational hazards and take appropriate safety precautions.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to effectively use a portable electronic device (cellular phone, digital tablet, laptop computer) to complete work orders.
• Ability to drive light motor vehicle.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to perform light to heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under some unfavorable climatic conditions.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work in an on-call capacity and inclement weather duties.

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Bending, twisting and lifting weights to 100lbs.
• Heights and working on elevations of 60 feet.
• Working in noisy environments occasionally.
• Work off ladders and lifts.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• A minimum of three (3) year of previous commercial HVAC work experience.
• Universal refrigerant-handling certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in building and/or energy management systems.
• HVAC work involving electrical, refrigerants, air and water balancing and air flow.
• A background check will be required of the successful applicant.
• Names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant.