HVAC​/Maintenance Mechanic

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
HVAC/Maintenance Mechanic

Job Category
AFSCME Local 888

Department
IPO-Facilities Maintenance-NB

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a HVAC/Maintenance Mechanic for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The position works independently in a "zone reporting directly to a second-level supervisor.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• May guide and instruct other staff in the performance of a wide range of refrigeration and air conditioning duties required for all University Housing facilities.
• Provide a wide range of highly skilled refrigeration, air conditioning, and mechanical duties required for the installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of all University Housing facilities HVAC equipment.
• May guide and instruct craft trainees.
• May perform any duties of the group.
• May be assigned to perform general trade duties in other trade areas.

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
18

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Mid Range Salary

Maximum Salary

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-overview.

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours
40.00

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement

Union Description
AFSCME - Local 888

Payroll Designation
People Soft

Seniority Unit
Facilities Maintenance - New Brunswick

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school/vocational school or equivalent plus four years of experience performing repair and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment.
• Successful completion of an approved training course or of a certified apprenticeship program in the craft, plus two years of experience performing repair and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment may be substituted for the above experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must have proof of certification as required by Section 608 of the Clean Air Act revisions of 1990.
• Valid driver's license, two years driving experience and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication skills, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and the ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and blueprints.
• Must be competent in performing complex and varied repair and maintenance of refrigerating and air conditioning systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of building monitoring systems (ALC; Carrier; Honeywell).

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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