HVAC Mechanic I​/II - Facilities Management & Campus Services

Carnegie Mellon University's Facilities Management (FMS) department is searching for an HVAC Mechanic I or HVAC Mechanic II to join our team! In this role, you will perform work such as maintaining, repairing, and operating HVAC equipment including electronic control systems, self-contained air conditioning units, refrigeration equipment in laboratories and dining service facilities, fan coil units, air handling units and fans.

Here in Facilities Management & Campus Services (FMCS), we work together to provide Service Excellence. Within FMCS exists the Facilities Management Services (FMS) group, the steward of the Pittsburgh campus, dedicates, maintains, replaces, and energizes with an eye towards cost control and environmental sustainability. We value:
Dedication, Impact, Collaboration, Creativity, Kindness, Inclusion, Integrity, Sustainability and Safety, reflected in the value of our workforce and our community through the planning and execution of every facet of our work.

Core responsibilities will include:

* Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all HVAC equipment including fan coil units, air handling units, VAV boxes and all associated components.

* Repair and replace expansion valves, compressors, motors and coils.

* Check HVAC distribution system for property velocity, volume, temperature and pressure.

* Provide technical assistance with the design of HVAC systems including installations and modifications to existing systems.

* Responsible for completing preventive maintenance on all HVAC systems and some refrigeration systems.

* Evaluate HVAC systems for performance and safety standards.

* Adjust and repair pneumatic, electric, and electronic control components

* Supervise and control equipment via building automation systems

* Requisition job parts and supplies

* Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic diagrams, and being familiar with building codes

* Other duties as assigned

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the department of Facilities Management. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies refore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You Must Demonstrate:

* Strong communication skills and ability to perform clearly defined tasks with minimal direction.

* Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions as to when additional help is needed to correct issues.

* Ability to professionally manage interactions with challenging customers.

* Attention to detail; keeping and maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.

* Ability to move and work in confined spaces, up and down ladders and to work from ladders, scaffolding and bucket truck platform

* Ability to lift 40 pounds from ground to overhead;
Occasionally work outside during inclement conditions.

* Ability to pass a physical exam for clearance to wear a respirator when/if working near hazardous environments.

Qualifications:

HVAC I:

* High School diploma or GED required

* Graduation from a trade school or apprenticeship program as a HVAC or Air Conditioning mechanic required

* Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a journeyman level HVAC mechanic required, with experience in a large institutional (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.

* EPA CFC Universal certification required

HVAC II:

In addition to the above associated requirements for HVAC I, to join at the HVAC II level requires the following additional certifications and experience
- * Minimum of four (4) years' experience as a journeyman level HVAC mechanic required, with experience in a large institutional (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.

* Additional experience in building automation system operations and installations preferred

* City of Pittsburgh Stationary Engineers License required

Requirements:

* Successful Background Check and Valid PA Driver's License

* PA Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)

* Motor Vehicle Records (conducted…