Hvac Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups, as well as the separate Emergency Management team, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group.

We have an outstanding opportunity for an HVAC Maintenance Mechanic 2 to perform skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment, buildings, grounds, machinery and facilities.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all types of mechanical equipment such as HVAC equipment, laboratory equipment and electrical drive motors; change oil, grease, change or clean filters, valves, actuators, drive belts, sprockets, shafts and bearings to ensure proper operation
• Perform troubleshooting, testing, adjustments, repair, installation and operation of HVAC systems in buildings. This includes air terminal units, mixing boxes, valves, dampers, actuators, thermostats, sensors, manometers and filters
• Drive service vehicles to transport tools and materials to job sites
• Operate hand and power tools in a skilled manner; fabricate material and equipment in workshops
• Remodel and construct facilities in accordance with project requirements; assist in the preparation of engineering data under the direction of an engineer
• Develop preliminary cost estimates for installations and repairs
• Create material order lists, inventory and stage material for installation
• Suggest operation and maintenance strategies for campus HVAC systems to ensure continuous and reliable service
• Respond to emergency situations such as HVAC outages in order to minimize or prevent loss of property, damage to research activities, and disruption to life-safety systems
• Perform the work in accordance with applicable safety rules and environmental regulatory requirements and maintain records as required according to environmental requirements
• Work with other trades to troubleshoot and repair system failures related to all aspects of the HVAC equipment and systems
• Work with the preventive maintenance program on equipment, components, and systems
• Prepare and record equipment operational logs for the preventive maintenance program of the HVAC systems
• Participate in and follow through with Campus Engineering & Operations process improvement initiatives (Balanced Scorecard, Lean, Ideas Systems)
• Comply with occupational health and safety regulations that apply to work actions and conduct on the job, including the use of personal protective equipment whenever required; report safety infractions to the supervisor
• Work with Engineering Services, Capital Planning and Development, contractors, Facilities Services trades, building occupants, and other clients as necessary for scheduled and planned required work
• Demonstrate strong personal integrity, trustworthiness, responsibility and accountability
• Possess the ability to handle stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
• Demonstrate a positive, optimistic, success-oriented attitude
• Demonstrate professional demeanor which includes being tactful, civil and courteous
• Demonstrate professional work ethics
• Follow all University and Facilities Services policies and procedures
• Attend and actively participate in all required meetings and training
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
• Be responsible and accountable
• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
• Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude
• Exercise professionalism, which…