Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Control Systems, Customer Support/Service, Electric Motor, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Fire Alarm, HVAC, Heat Exchanger, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Home Automation, Identify Issues, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance Services, Needs Assessment, On Call, People Management, Preventative Maintenance, Project/Program Management, Pumps, Refrigeration, Risk, Schedule Development, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Testing, University/School Policies, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Water Quality Testing
Interested in an opportunity to join a dynamic team that is dedicated to providing excellent customer service at Auburn University? Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a motivated and skilled HVACR Technician to join our team. As part of the Preventive Maintenance department, you will play a vital role in maintaining the comfort, efficiency, and operational integrity of our campus. Your work will ensure that heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems are functioning optimally, while supporting the students, faculty, and staff who make Auburn such a special place. If you’re a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys making a visible difference, we’d love to have you on our team.
Responsibilities:
- Performs installation, replacement, or repairs to a variety of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment including: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, semi-hermetic compressors, split systems, flame safeguard controls, air compressors, air driers, and packaged units.
- Assists in planning, scheduling, and executing major HVACR system repair projects, such as the replacement of air handling units, chillers, or boilers and to lead emergency repair efforts to repair such units.
- Inspects and troubleshoots HVACR systems and their components (e.g. air handling units, chillers, heat exchanges, heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation equipment, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating operating status and material condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending a proper course of action.
- Oversees and plans assigned work orders using Facilities Management AIM work order system to prioritize and schedule work to best meet the need of Auburn University and its customers. Identifies options, develops solutions, and takes action when responding to customer requests.
- May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
- Will be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy. Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel".
Qualifications:
Level I:
- High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience as an HVACR technician.
Level II:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Journeyman level knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair and proper operation of a wide array of complex HVACR systems.
- Journeyman level knowledge regarding a wide array of complex HVACR systems components such as AHUs, VAVs, DX Units, Hydronic systems, chillers, boilers, variable frequency drives, and heat exchangers.
- Journeyman level knowledge regarding troubleshooting, assessment, and diagnostic techniques for complex HVAC and refrigeration system problems.
- Journeyman level knowledge regarding project management and the planning, directing, scheduling, and managing of HVACR system repair projects; HVACR control systems and the ability to install repair, and replace control components; digital controls and the ability to install, repair, and replace digital control components; pneumatic controls and the ability to install, repair, and replace pneumatic control components.
- Journeyman level knowledge in the use of air and water flow measurement equipment and the ability to accurately use such equipment; building air and water "test and balance" procedures and practices and the ability to test and balance a building system.
- Basic knowledge of fire alarm systems and how they interact with HVACR system operation and controls.
- Supervisory skills, along with the ability to communicate tasks and direction to subordinates in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to install, repair, and/or replace a wide array of HVACR system components such as AHUs, VAVs, DX Units, Hydronic systems, chillers, boilers, variable frequency drives, and heat exchangers.
- Ability to troubleshoot, assess, and diagnose routine HVAC and refrigeration systems problems.
- Ability to assist in planning and executing HVACR system repair projects.
- Ability to install, repair, and replace HVACR control components, digital control components, pneumatic control components.
- Ability to accurately use of air and water flow measurement equipment.
- Ability to test and balance a building system.
- Ability to use building automatic systems (such as Johnson Controls Metasys system) to find and trouble shoot issues.
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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