HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic | N01173

HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic | N01173

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Posting Number N01173

Classification Title HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic |

Working Title HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic | N01173

Employee Group Staff

Bargaining Unit AFSCME

Location Main Campus

Department Zone 2

Pay Rate $40,685

Employment Type

Regular FT

Work Schedule:

During probationary period, M-F 8:00 am-4:00 pm. After probationary period, may work M-F 4 pm-12 am during Fall/Spring semesters and M-F 8:00 am-4:00 pm during summer.

An employee in this role performs routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration system components. Work involves responding to corrective maintenance work order requests, troubleshooting, and performing adjustments to equipment to resolve equipment deficiencies. Work may include inspecting, replacing (cleaning) faulty or worn parts, such as compressors, condensers, expansion valves, thermostats, coils, filters, testing equipment functionality upon completion. May assist higher-level tradesperson or supervisor with more complex maintenance projects, installations, or repairs.

Work is performed independently and is inspected upon completion for quality and timeliness by Facility Operations Supervisor and/or Director/Manager.

• Preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, including changing air filters; cleaning coils, condensers, and evaporators; and greasing bearings, pumps, and motors.
• Preventative maintenance on furnaces, boilers, and unit heaters, including checking for leaks in oil lines and gas lines, cleaning filters and strainers in oil lines, and cleaning burner assemblies.
• Preventive maintenance on actuators, louvers, and various pneumatic and electrical controls by using a vibration meter and recording measurements; aligns and adjusts belts and coupling drive.
• Provide initial response, review, and prescribed adjustment to equipment to resolve maintenance issues, including checks for correct temperature, proper refrigeration cycle operation, oil levels, noises, overheated bearings, loose connections, faulty insulation, belts, gaskets, and pulleys.
• Recover and reclaim refrigerants for disposal in accordance with EPA rules and regulations.
• Inspect, clean, lubricate, and perform preventive maintenance on air compressors, air stations, refrigerated air dryers, traps, filters, relief valves, expansion tanks, pumps, fans, and motors.
• Service and repair air handling equipment, such as univents, fan coil units, exhaust fans, make-up air fans, unit heaters, and air handling units for single and multiple zones.
• Install basic ventilation or air conditioning units, such as window units and split systems.
• Use manufacturers’ manuals and equipment schematics to perform servicing, preventive maintenance, and routine repairs.
• Demonstrate maintenance tasks and procedures to trainees or other employees.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems related to air flow, refrigerant flow, electrical failures of motors, and electrical circuits in process-cooling equipment.
• Read blueprints to identify components and locate equipment.
• Access, navigate, and monitor building automation system (BAS) necessary to perform maintenance duties.
• Participate in the performance of other trades’ tasks as required by operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Two years of experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration systems, units, and equipment; or completion of a three-year Vo-Tech training program in refrigeration, HVAC, or building automation with six months of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training including one year of relevant experience.
• All employees must obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Successful completion of an on-campus interview and passing of necessary background checks.

• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.

• Posting Date: 09/12/2025
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled (No)

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

• Medical, prescription drug, and supplemental benefits.
• Generous retirement plans: ARP and SERS.
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off (holidays, sick leave, annual leave,…