Hvac Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

HVAC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - ( T224036 )

HVAC PM Mechanic – Campus Maintenance

The primary accountabilities below describe the general content of and requirements for this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and monitors building automation and HVAC controls. Reads, understands and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes. May be called upon to assist other maintenance personnel in completion of work tasks including but limited to electricians, plumbers, maintenance technicians, sheet metal workers, etc.

Responds to requests for routine and emergency maintenance and service from building occupants.

• Performs preventive maintenance, repairs and installations on HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, air handling units, VAV boxes, pumps, coils, air compressors, and related equipment.
• Operates, adjusts, installs and maintains computerized energy management and control systems for electronic, direct digital and pneumatic control systems for HVAC equipment, chillers, boilers and other similar type equipment.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on steam, gas, electric and hot water heating systems, air handlers, and related components.
• Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, replacements and installations of refrigeration equipment including chillers, packaged units, freezers and dehumidifying equipment.
• Measures, calculates, balances and adjusts CFM readings for air handling systems.
• Maintains automatic temperature controls, controllers, variable speed drives, actuators, pneumatic and electronic control systems, and boiler fire control systems.
• Utilizes refrigerant recovery equipment and maintains records in compliance with EPA regulations.
• Performs other duties within the Facilities Division as skills permit.
• Responds to requests for routine and emergency maintenance and service from building occupants.

• Graduate from an accredited Technical School of HVAC and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education.
• Currently certified with a Section 608 Technician Type I, II, or III Certification from the USEPA.
• MVR:
  Driving record must meet University underwriting guidelines to drive on University business (valid U.S. driver’s license, at least 21 years old, at least three years of driving experience, acceptable MVR).
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  Effective communication, teamwork, mechanical skills, ability to operate handheld work order devices.
• Verifiable skills in:
  Basic Mechanical Aptitude;
  Mathematics and Communications Trades; HVAC Mechanic;
  Pneumatic, Electronic and Electric Controls for HVAC Systems;
  Temperature and Humidity Relationship.
• Physical requirements:
  
  able to lift at least 50 pounds; climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding; work at heights; bend, stoop, kneel; walk between buildings; work in confined spaces and extreme temperatures.

Hourly Pay Range: $20.80 - $29.00 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications)

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (subject to change to meet the needs of the department and University).

Primary

Location:

University

Job Category:
Campus Maintenance

Employee Status:
Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

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