HSC - HVAC Trades Mechanic - Facilities Management

The department of Facilities Management at West Virginia University is accepting applications for an HVAC Trades Mechanic.

About the Opportunity:

Under the direction of the HVAC Manager and/or Lead, this position will provide maintenance troubleshooting, repair, and installation of various types of HVAC/R supply and exhaust equipment and basic sheet metal repairs. Performs various construction and repair methods as required to maintain buildings and equipment at Health Sciences Center facilities.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do:

• Install, repair and maintain HVAC/R equipment, mechanical equipment, fume hoods, exhaust hoods, refrigeration systems, walk-in coolers, chilled water systems, sub-zero freezers and associated hardware.

• Rebuild pumps, replace seals, replace bearings and troubleshoot various types of mechanical equipment.

• Work from schematics and blueprints in trouble shooting and repair of equipment.

• Repair of pneumatic and digital controls both during installation, repair, replacement and upgrading systems as necessary to include controls and utilization of computer equipment.

• Fabricate and install various sizes, shapes and lengths of ductwork to support maintenance, and construction projects.

• Repair and installation of various hydronic heating and cooling equipment to include pumps, coils and piping.

• Custom design, fabricate and install various types of sheet metal ducts, fabricating exhaust hoods to meet special installation needs. Install fans, heaters and furnaces as required.

• Be proficient on the utilization of all sheet metal fabricating equipment and associated design/layout tools. Examples: sheers, power brake, power roller, lock former, drill press, milling machine, etc.

• Balancing air flow systems. Adapt and size new ducts to accept hydronic heating and cooling coils with pneumatic controls and electronic controls.

• Will utilize various software and computer equipment in the performance of tasks, recordkeeping, etc.

• Repair, install and maintain a variety of refrigeration units and similar devices. To include recording and controlling refrigerants as required by code.

• Fabricate, maintain and/or repair various types of metal for kitchen equipment, laboratory equipment, shop equipment, heating and ventilation equipment and research equipment.

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains ultra-low freezers, ice machines, air dryer systems, environmental chambers, window air conditioners/PTAC, evaporative coolers, water coolers, refrigerators, gas fired appliances and any other devices utilized for temperature control or ventilation. These systems support many years of experimentation and thus are very important to the operation of West Virginia University.

• Maintains and installs building control systems using pneumatic and DDC electrical controls. Operates and maintains computer systems and coordinates projects and service with control vendor.

• Interprets blueprints and specifications and develops as-built sketches of completed projects.

• Weld, solder and braze various types of metal materials and pipe, i.e., copper, stainless steel, brass etc.

• Repair, install and maintain a variety of refrigeration units and similar devices. To include recording and controlling refrigerants as required by code.

Pay Grade: PG14

Hours: 7a-3p

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.

• A minimum of two (2) years of one of the following:
  • Experience in HVAC repairs and maintenance. Duct work installation and refrigeration maintenance and repairs to include pneumatics, electric/electronic repairs preferred.
  • Completion of an associate degree as an HVAC technician.
  • Completion of a 2-year accredited vocational HVAC program.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of chiller applications and all other HVAC systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of reclaiming and recovery of refrigerants and regulations that apply
• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC control systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical computations
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer
• Demonstrated ability to work in inclement weather conditions
• Demonstrated ability to work with people in a stressful environment
• Demonstrated ability to have excellent eye to hand coordination
• Demonstrated ability to hear and interpret sounds in the work area and verbal instructions
• Demonstrated ability to use mechanical and electrical troubleshooting techniques
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well utilizing both written and oral instructions
• Demonstrated ability to perform all assigned related tasks
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards

• Ability to use diagnostic test equipment and tools

  Physical Effort:

  Daily: Stooping, walking, standing, crouching in very confined areas, climbing ladders, scaffolds, platforms at various heights and levels, hand/eye coordination and some accuracy and regularity of motions, working with test equipment and hand or power tools.

• Commercial certification WV DOL, Universal EPA with 410A Certification preferred

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.