Heating & Cooling Mechanic

Overview

Heating & Cooling Mechanic role with the Operations and Maintenance Dept. responsible for installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of refrigeration and heating/cooling equipment. This position may require 24-hour call backs for emergencies, after-hours pager rotations, and overtime as needed. Adherence to safety policies and training is required.

• Perform installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of refrigeration and heating/cooling equipment including but not limited to gas and oil fired boilers, furnaces, stoves, ovens, incinerators, air conditioners, water coolers, refrigerators, freezers, cryostats, ice-makers and other temperature-controlled units.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance and refrigerant record keeping in accordance with EPA standards and Indiana Code.
• Read blueprints, schematics, manufacturer instructions and guidelines.
• Position is subject to 24-hour call back for emergencies, fire, vandalism, and after-hours pager rotation.
• Overtime, scheduled or unscheduled, may be required to accomplish tasks.
• May require working in adverse weather conditions, confined spaces and at heights.
• Must adhere to Purdue University safety policies, procedures and training.

• High school diploma/GED

• High school diploma/GED
• Three years of experience with heating and cooling equipment

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Mathematical calculation skills
• Computer skills/familiarity with word processors and spreadsheets
• Ability to utilize electronic procurement system
• Ability to lift and carry 50–80 lbs frequently, up to 100 lbs or more occasionally
• Must be able to climb ladders/scaffolds and work from heights up to 100 feet
• Ability to work in varied conditions, including confined spaces, heights, and hot/cold environments
• Outdoor work required about 30% of the time in temperatures below 32°F and above 90°F
• Valid driver's license

• Note:
  
  This is a dual-level posting filled as Associate SK1 or SK2.Skilled manager will determine level based on experience and qualifications.

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:
  Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Purdue University is an EO/EA University

• Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades 1 (SK1) — Pay Band S045 — Job Code#
• Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades 2 (SK2) — Pay Band S055 — Job Code#

• Management and Manufacturing

• Higher Education

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