Certified HVAC Technician

University of Delaware

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Job No: 502507

Work Type: AFSCME

Location: Newark, DE

Categories: Facilities Management

College / VP Area: Facilities/Real Estate/Aux Svc

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Wednesday – Saturday, 7 AM – 5:30 PM

Under general supervision performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the inspection, installation, maintenance, adjustment, and replacement of HVAC systems (including DX comfort cooling systems using refrigerants) according to manufacturers recommendations, department standards, and applicable State and Federal code and regulations. Must efficiently diagnose and resolve difficult heating and cooling problems, complete work order requests, inspect HVAC equipment and/or projects, and comply with proper disposal, recovery, recycling, and documentation of CFCs and HCHCs.

Must follow all requirements and be in compliance with the Clean Air Act of 1991.

• Inspect and maintain equipment according to manufacturers recommendations and generally accepted department standards for all HVAC, Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) and Refrigeration systems.
• Operate and maintain recovery/recycle equipment and storage tanks per EPA guidelines.
• Read, interpret, and work from sketches, blueprints, and schematics that relate to HVAC systems.
• Repair and maintain all HVAC controls, whether pneumatic or electronic (e.g., air compressors, variable frequency drives, motorized actuators, smoke damper linkages, and so forth).
• Perform seasonal overhauls and troubleshoot transition of systems from heating to cooling and vice versa.
• Operate and maintain the Energy Management System as required; inspect rooms and/or buildings to ensure adequate environmental comfort.
• Maintain and repair all components for both the condensate water and low‑pressure steam distribution systems in each building.
• Carry out other limited trade tasks such as electrical repair and minor sheet metal duct work as required.
• Maintain RO/DI water treatment systems and associated components.
• Maintain processed air distribution systems; perform housekeeping duties on all HVAC systems and in all mechanical rooms to maintain a clean, uncluttered, and safe work environment.
• Complete online permits as necessary, such as: hot work, confined space, lockout/tagout, and so forth.
• Use computer, laptop, and/or other mobile devices to access e‑mail, receive work instructions and other administrative information including electronic payroll forms.
• Communicate daily using a two‑way radio and/or mobile device in order to respond to work‑related routine and emergency information.
• Ensure shop owned equipment in proper working condition.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

• The primary physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in both extreme heat and cold conditions, as well as conditions that are wet/humid, dry, and during times when temperatures are below 32F for more than one‑hour periods. Employee must lift, tug, pull, and transport, with or without assistance, both small and heavy equipment and material, as necessary.
• The employee is required to bend, squat or crouch, crawl, kneel, stoop, stretch and stand and/or work in cramped areas for prolonged periods of time while repairing equipment both at floor level, overhead, and/or in confined space areas.
• Environment may frequently include dust and/or airborne particles and occasionally loud noise, electricity/high voltage, chemicals, gases, fumes, and vibration. For this reason, employee must wear designated personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, ANSI‑approved safety eyewear, hard hats, gloves, hearing protection, full face shield, aprons and footwear to prevent exposures to hazardous materials, noise, dust, and/or airborne particles.
• A respirator…