Boiler/HVAC Technician 3

7:00 - 3:30 am; Monday-Friday with occasional weekend hours required, as necessary.

Mandatory Position

This position is designated as 'mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

The position is considered to be fully functioning in a mechanical trades area. Additionally, this position is expected to be able to perform all general maintenance work in the RUP Shop.
Tasks may include maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction, and design of facility components in assigned buildings.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

University Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years experience. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

The FM Tech Mechanical Trades performs under the direction of the RUP Shop Supervisor. Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintain, repair, and alter commercial hot water/ steam systems and equipment requiring the application of skills in planning, problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety.
2. Perform reliability-centered maintenance to ensure that commercial hot water/ steam systems run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of the building does not deteriorate.
3. Perform hot water/ steam system testing and monitoring and make recommendations for improvement/repair.
4. Diagnose commercial hot water/ steam problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
5. Perform basic commercial HVAC, plumbing, and general building maintenance service work as required.
6. This position is critical to campus research and its ability to operate seamlessly 24/7/365. Adherence to an on-call rotation is required.

1. Function as a lead worker, and be called upon to provide technical assistance and mentor other facility maintenance technicians as required.
2. Demonstrate a solid knowledge of fire, building, electrical, and mechanical codes to maintain compliance with State, Federal, and University regulations and standards.
3. Work with minimal supervision or instruction to complete work with a high level of competence and professionalism in compliance with generally accepted trade practices.
4. Record daily activities in the order tracking system (Archibus) using a tablet.
5. Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.

Positions may be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed and follow applicable building codes.