HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic | N01211

HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic | N01211

Possible duplicate application instructions removed.

Please provide three professional references in the application form.

Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police);
Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Full consideration for applications received by October 3, 2025.

Benefits:

• 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, two options:
• Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
• State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off (holidays, sick leave, annual leave, personal leave).
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
• * Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.

Posting Number

Posting Number N01211

Classification Title

Working Title

Working Title HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic | N01211

Employee Group

Employee Group Staff

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit AFSCME

Location

Location Main Campus

Department

Department Zone 2

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $40,685

Employment Type

Employment Type

Regular FT

Work Schedule

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

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

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 deficencies. Work performed ncludes inspecting, replacing(cleaning) faulty or worn parts, such as compressors, condensers, expansion valves, thermostats, coils, filters, testing equipment functionality upon completion. Work may also include assisting a higher-level trades person or supervisor with more complex maintenance projets, installations, or repairs.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 & 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; and aligns and adjusts new belts and coupling drive.
• Provide initial response, review, and prescribed adjustment to equipment to resolve equipment maintenance issues including making visual, audible, and mechanical checks for the correct temperature; proper operation of the refrigeration cycle; adequate oil levels; unusual noises; overheated bearings; loose connections; faulty insulation; frayed or loose belts, gaskets, and pulleys; and other similar defects.
• Recover and reclaim refrigerants for disposal in accordance with federal Environmental Protection Agency rules and regulations.
• Inspect, clean, lubricate, and perform preventive maintenance on air compressors, air stations, refrigerated air dryers, air and steam traps, filters, relief valves, expansion tanks, pumps, fans and motors, and other related components.
• Service, maintain, and perform routine repairs on 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 comfort coolers, window…