p>Responsibilities: Under limited supervision, the employee assists with installation, modification, maintenance, and repair work on University HVAC systems and equipment, including:
- Locates causes of failure or malfunction by observation and testing of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic components, and application-specific computer programs;
- Maintains cooling towers, hot water and chilled water piping and controls, direct expansion systems, fans and blowers, starters, pneumatic and electrical controls, condensate drains, domestic and commercial refrigeration, walk-in coolers and freezers, water fountains, and ice machines;
- Installs new motors, pumps, compressors, and other parts as necessary;
- Cleans, repairs, replaces, and/or adjusts pneumatic, electric, and motor controls, and related safety devices;
- Makes initial settings and final adjustments of refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning systems; modifies existing installations to obtain required results;
- Repairs or replaces other functional components of HVAC equipment or systems as necessary;
- Carries out designated preventive maintenance and seasonal start-up and shut-down procedures;
- Analyzes HVAC systems and controls to determine problems, and initiates repairs as directed by the supervisor;
- Drives a vehicle to and from locations, keeps the vehicle supplied with tools and materials, and keeps it maintained and in an orderly, clean condition;
- Performs miscellaneous duties such as cleaning and painting equipment and mechanical areas;
- Picks up materials from suppliers when requested;
- Inspects areas and reports problems to the supervisor;
- Maintains paperwork and electronic communications, including work orders, and recording time;
- Orders, and includes materials on work orders in an expedient manner;
- Follows established university and departmental policies and procedures;
- Follows established safety procedures and reports accidents and problems to the supervisor promptly;
- Performs assigned progressive on-the-job training tasks to develop skills in the HVAC trade;
- Performs other related duties as assigned, including snow removal during inclement weather events; and.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- EPA-approved universal refrigerant recovery type I, II, & III CFC licenses;
- Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4+ years) in the HVAC trade;
- Demonstrated knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the HVAC trade;
- Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions;
- Knowledge of local, state, and national mechanical codes;
- Ability to use necessary hand and power tools and testing equipment;
- Ability to analyze HVAC systems and controls to determine problems and initiate repairs as directed by the supervisor; and.