Mechanical Technical Advisor

Are you an HVAC expert who enjoys solving complex challenges and making a lasting impact? Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Technical Advisor to serve as the University's premier technical resource for HVAC systems, building controls, and facility operations across a vibrant and growing campus. Reporting to the Maintenance Engineer, this position serves as the lead technical authority for heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and control systems that support more than 250 campus facilities and over 7 million square feet of building space. As the University's subject matter expert, you will provide advanced technical guidance and troubleshooting for the Facilities Maintenance Zones and Shops, helping resolve complex, non-routine HVAC and controls issues that keep campus operations running smoothly.

In this critical role, you will play a key part in the successful execution of more than 6,500 HVAC-related maintenance work orders annually, ensuring Auburn's classrooms, laboratories, research facilities, and administrative buildings remain safe, comfortable, and operational. Your expertise will directly support the University's teaching, research, and outreach mission while helping maintain one of the nation's most beautiful campuses. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned HVAC professional to apply their technical expertise on a large scale, collaborate with skilled maintenance teams, and make a meaningful impact on the Auburn University community every day.  

• Serves as the subject matter expert on all mechanical (includes, but is not limited to: HVAC, boilers, steam, motors, drives, pumps, and controls) and elevator systems for the Maintenance Department. When mechanical work requirements are too complex for technical personnel, this position will diagnose problems and prescribe repair methods.
• Coordinates and oversees a mechanical quality control program where mechanical maintenance tasks and new installations are reviewed for compliance to applicable standards.
• Reviews mechanical design documents to ensure compliance to University standards and provides input to design team that enhances the ability for AU Maintenance staff to care for the systems in the future.
• Provides periodic on-site inspections for mechanical construction and renovation projects to ensure work performed by University tradesmen and contractors meet University mechanical standards and contract requirements and in a manner that complies with the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Plans for and ensures necessary outages are reviewed for operational effectiveness. Communicates with stakeholders to keep them aware of activities, maximize effeciencies, answer questions, and resolve issues.
• Evaluates proposed mechancial jobs in order to estimate and provide written and oral quotes. Meets with clients to gather information in development of estimates. Plans and organizes mechanical renovations and construction project requirements for facilities and infrastructure on University property.
• Develops, and keeps current, procedures and operating instructions for safe, accurate and quality mechanical work performance. Provides training on a regular basis with small group classes or independently to increase mechanical skill and knowledge of all technical personnel across the Maintenance Department, but especially those in the mechanical job family.

• High School Diploma or GED (Vocational/technical diploma preferred) and 7 years of experience in mechanical maintenance (including HVAC) and establishing best practices for preventative maintenance of building systems. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and employees. At least one year experience mentoring others and leading projects.

Or

• Some college; vocational or Associate's Degree - additional education (Community/Technical/Vocational College and/or 4-year college degree) in a technical field can substitute for experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Universal Refrigerant Certification - Upon Hire.
• Valid Driver's License - Upon Hire.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

• Knowledge of HVAC building systems, blueprint reading, construction practices, and computer applications such as web-based work order system and Microsoft Office software.
• Must have above average customer service skills and high level verbal communication skills.

• 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!