HVAC Mechanic

Job Title:

HVAC Mechanic

Job No: 539711

Work Type:
Full Time

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:
Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible

Department:  - HO-REFRIGERATION

HVAC Mechanic

Completion of an approved heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems apprenticeship program; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Maintain, repair, replace, and install HVAC systems and associated equipment.

• Maintain, repair, replace, and install fan coil units and large air handlers including outside air units and their associated components and controls.
• Troubleshoot HVAC equipment, hydronic systems, and associated equipment.
• Remove, transport, and install window air conditioning units and refrigerators up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain hydronic based heating and cooling systems (with associated components); compliance, inspection, installation, maintenance and operation of hydronic based systems include: centrifugal chillers, fan coil units, outdoor supply air units, steam to liquid heat exchangers, heating hot water pumps, chilled water pumps, domestic water pumps.
• Assist with management of domestic water supply systems.
• Maintain direct expansion (Dx) heating and cooling systems (with associated components):
  Split Dx systems from 1-20 tons, CRAC units, VRF systems (variable refrigerant flow), and mini-split systems, and water source heat pumps, and cooling towers.
• Maintain and replace air filtration equipment, devices, and associated components.

Maintain, repair, replace, and install components for chilled water, hydronic heating, and domestic cold-water systems such as pumps, motors, variable frequency drives, heat exchangers, valves, and steel and copper piping; maintain prescribed level of chemical treatment in closed loop systems.

Maintain, repair, replace, and install pneumatic and direct digital control systems and their associated components; view and edit parameters for web-based building automation system.

• Assist with management of energy efficiency and building optimization through management of pneumatic and digital building automation and control systems programming, scheduling, and communication.

Responsible for general administrative functions.

• Input and process work order requests utilizing web-based work order management system.
• Record detailed descriptions of work performed and notate preventative maintenance information.
• Monitor building automation systems.
• Procure quotes from outside vendors and contractors, as needed.
• Assist with training, continuing education, and guidance for staff on position expectations, safe use of equipment; ensure staff follow prescribed policies and procedures.

Assist with various facility initiatives or facility/campus projects.

• Review plans and assist with creating recommendations for HVAC systems on capital and minor construction projects specific to self-performed work; ensure proper installation management after design and review.
• Attend commissioning or other walkthroughs with vendors and contractors.
• Advise on HVAC construction and renovation projects meeting environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.

Assist in maintaining inventory of materials, supplies, tools and/or equipment; ensure organized workstations and storage closets with necessary materials as directed.

• Perform general cleaning duties after the completion of maintenance tasks within buildings or properties.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
• Repair equipment as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned, including special tasks or projects.

• Operate state vehicles.
• Serve as on-site team lead ensuring proper task completion.

$25 - $27 per hour; in addition, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

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Completion of an approved heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems…