HVAC Mechanic​/Controls Technician

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools:
The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles

F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Performs routine repairs and providespreventative maintenance on all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment; possesses familiarity with and ability toread electrical and mechanical drawings and is familiar with low voltage controls, motor controls and DDC controls; responsible forthe cleanliness and safety of equipment in designated buildings;completes documentation; provides backup support and interacts with various supervisors.

Work on roofs and climb ladders. Must be available for emergency call-ins. Must operate a motor vehicle. Capable of working alone and able to lift reasonableamounts of weight with no physical restrictions; must cover anyshift due to vacation and/or illness.

High School diploma, some trade school preferred. Connecticut State HVAC license required D2.

Experience in a systems-oriented environmentwith some limited exposure to servicing; familiarity with tools and instrumentsrelated to HVAC industry. Demonstrates knowledge of electricaltechniques and ability to read floor plans etc. Possession of EPA,OSHA or state licenses or certifications is desirable. Must have avalid State of Connecticut driver’s license in good standing and bein good physical condition.

This is a 3rd shift position. The Energy Department workweek is on a rotating two (2) week schedule that provides employees work every other weekend as follows:

Schedule days of work – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday,Sunday / scheduled days off Thursday, Friday; followed by scheduleddays of work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday /scheduled days off Saturday, Sunday.

Supervisor, HVAC

1. To perform routine repairs and provide preventative maintenance on all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment located in campus buildings, dormitories, townhouses,apartment complex and the Central Utilities Facilities complex.

• Maintaining air handling units with filter replacements,pneumatic controls, exhaust fans, etc.
• Familiarity with and ability to read electrical and mechanical
  
  Drawings.
• Familiarity with low voltage controls and motor controls;familiarity with DDC controls (e.g., Alterton and Carrier Comfort works),
• Ensuring the adequate operation, temperature, pressure andsafety of equipment,
• Notifying supervisor of any abnormal pressures and temperaturesbefore adjusting.
• Interacting with contractors as needed.

2. Assist on installations of new or repaired equipmentutilizing knowledge of electrical and mechanicaltechniques.

3. To be responsible for the cleanliness and safety of equipmentrooms in designated buildings.

4. To complete appropriate documentation. This involves:

• Assessing and completing requisitions on supplies needed for servicing,
• Maintaining and logging accurate records on malfunctions and repairs.

5. To provide backup support if the Associate Director of Energy Services and the Supervisor, HVAC are absent.

6. To interact with the Associate Director of Energy Services and the Supervisor HVAC on major equipment problems andrecommending corrective action.

7. To participate in the growth and development of the department. This involves:

• Participating in regularly scheduled staff meetings and attending seminars as needed,
• Promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the university community and consistent with the department’smission.
• Prov…