HVAC Technician, Facilities ServicesNew

Description

Facilities Services invites applications for a HVAC Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, operate and optimize all types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration systems, and control systems. This position will work with other crafts to complete projects. Must be able to work with little supervision and have excellent trouble shooting skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical components of large refrigeration and air conditioning systems; read blueprints and interpret electrical schematics, controls schematics and mechanical drawings; repair and maintain chillers, cooling towers, heat pumps, HVAC and well water-cooling systems.
• Repair or replace refrigeration compressors and system components; understand refrigeration cycle; braze ACR copper, fittings and use a vacuum pump and recovery unit; recover and re-charge refrigeration systems with refrigerant; repair or replace ice machine parts.
• Repair or replace pneumatic control systems and equipment; understand air compressors; repair procedures, pneumatic controls, thermostats, receiver-controllers, and related control devices; repair, maintain and replace refrigerated air dryers and components.
• Repair or replacement of heating equipment, boilers, pumps, and related equipment; understand heating cycle and sequence of operation; troubleshoot, service and repair steam, gas and hydronic heating systems.
• Repair or replacement of electronic digital control systems; understand programming and servicing building automation controls; adjust settings or logic from a laptop or workstation; isolate and repair failed components and calibrate systems.
• Repair and maintenance of ventilation equipment; understand how a ventilation system works and troubleshoot, balance, and repair ductwork, sheet metal, and air distribution systems.

• High school graduation or equivalent and five (5) years of field experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trade; or any combination of experience and education that provides the competencies necessary to successfully discharge the duties and responsibilities assigned to the position
• Possess an EPA "Type 2" refrigerant certification
• Possess a valid driver's license

• Ten (10) years of field experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trade;
  Technical School diploma in HVAC
• Be able to use a variety of electrical and mechanical test equipment
• Possess general knowledge of computer systems and components

• Lifting:
  Ground to 36 inches, up to 100 lbs. Waist to overhead, up to 15 lbs.
• Carrying:
  Front carry up to 50 lbs for 50 feet or less, with one hand and two hands.
• Pushing and pulling forces required (during the use of tools and moving equipment): 100 lbs sustained.
• Static trunk forward bending and twisting from a standing, crouching or kneeling position while using tools.
• Reaching with your arms in all directions.
• Working overhead from various positions (standing, squatting, and on knees).
• Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder or scaffold.
• Crouching and kneeling throughout the day on even and uneven surfaces.
• Use of various grip circumferences and strengths as well as static grip positions during the use of various tools and while manipulating various work materials.

• Position Number: 084250
• Compensation
  
  Title:
  
  Refrigeration Tech
• Bargaining Unit:
  Association of Plumbers and Pipe fitters
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 12 months/year
• Probationary Period:
  Six (6) months minimum
• Benefits Include:
  Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

The University of Montana is an equal opportunity employer. Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position. The University may require background checks and pre-employment screenings where applicable.