HVACR Specialist 1 - Facilities Maintenance Services Department

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HVACR Specialist 1 - Facilities Maintenance Services Department

Full time;
Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs; this position may be able to elect an alternative work schedule; this position is part of the Facilities Services Weather Essential Personnel and may be required to report to work for their regularly scheduled shift without any phone/cell phone notification; and is subject to a variable workweek schedule;

this position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours; after one year of service, this position rotates through regularly scheduled standby duty requiring the ability to respond to campus emergencies 24 hours per day/seven days per week

Reno, NV

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The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an HVACR Specialist 1 for the Facilities Maintenance Services Department. This position is responsible for performing journey-level skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including water treatment.

• Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety
• A valid Class C driver's license or higher operator's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment
• An Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Certification
• An OSHA 10 certification is required within one year of employment

• Respond to work orders assigned by the supervisor to University buildings for temperature problems, leaks, smells and repairs
• Troubleshoot and repair chillers, cooling towers, air conditioning units, fan coils, valves, associated pumps and related cooling equipment, boilers, heat exchangers, hot water pumps, pneumatic and DDC controls, valves and related heated equipment, as well as performing water treatment services on associated heating and cooling systems and pools
• Utilize building management software system to analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC equipment and systems
• Perform backup duties for the Central Heat Plant Operator when required
• Other duties as assigned

• This position requires walking or standing to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling
• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• This position requires working with and around hazardous building materials containing asbestos and solvents; frequent lifting, climbing, and moving of heavy objects, many in awkward or high locations; exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, vibration and electrical hazards; and exposure to hot and cold temperatures when working outside
• This position requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate through speech

• Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center o fers an annual or semester membership and family membership options
• Mountain EAP counseling and advising services
• Staff Employees' Council (SEC) representation
• Grant-in-aid for Classified Employees
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion.