HVAC Technician - Maintenance IV

Plumbing And Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

The anticipated shift is based on the operational needs and can change at any time with notice.

Monday – Friday: 7:15am - 4:15pm

This job series describes positions in which the major responsibilities are a variety of plumbing and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance duties performed at the journey level. Work may include any plumbing function as described in the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code. Work is done on pipes of various materials, such as brass, steel, cast iron, copper, glass, or plastic, and of various sizes.

In addition, plumber/HVAC technicians are expected to perform extensive preventive maintenance, as well as to provide emergency response actions when needed in all areas of responsibility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work under general supervision and perform maintenance tasks of substantial complexity in two or more trades
• Work following prescribed procedures
• Duties are assigned under the direction of a shop manager or lead and are performed with considerable independence
• Work will be spot-checked during an assignment or upon its completion.
• Employees may work alone, or as a member of a crew (with or without lead responsibility)
• Plumbing:
• Assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for gas, water and sanitary lines, storm drains, toilets, sinks, boilers, heat exchangers valves, pumps, drinking fountains, water stills, water heaters etc.
• Cut and thread pipe; bend pipe to required angle
• Join pipe by use of flanges, fittings, solder, caulking, welding, epoxy cement and diversified materials
• Perform maintenance on plumbing by replacing washers on leaky faucets, mending burst pipes and opening clogged drains
• Detect malfunctions in plumbing systems, such as heating hot water, chilled water, process cooling water; shut systems down and makes repairs
• Work on glass, plastic, copper, brass, steel and cast iron pipe varying in size
• Repair and install cast iron pipe joints with bands or lead caulking
• Install and repair gas lines
• May do minor plumbing-related welding and brazing
• Respond to quick response calls throughout campus using good judgment in accurately assessing problems
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs
• HVAC:
• Under the direction of a lead or supervisor, perform skilled heating, ventilating, and air conditioning work at the journey level
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment
• Work in a wide variety of environments, such as office, library, student residences, food preparation and storage, research, shops, and laboratories
• Respond to quick response calls throughout campus using good judgment in accurately assessing problems
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs

The duties listed under the Characteristic Duties section are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job. They are not intended to be a complete listing of all duties.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education & Experience:
• Journey level knowledge equivalent to four years of completion in an apprentice program or a combination of equivalent education and work experience. Four years of actual work in the plumber/HVAC trades.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Skilled in the use of the tools, equipment and methods of the trade.
• Understanding of complex troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, hydronic, steam systems
• Knowledge of the physical properties of steam and condensate and the equipment used in maintaining these systems.
• May be required to use respiratory equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of all types of materials and processes of the trade
• Ability to work from plans and specifications
• Knowledge of all applicable codes of the trade
• Respond to emergency calls nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to work variable shifts at night or on weekends
• Demonstrated strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Certifications…