HVAC Technician II (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Installs, operates, repairs and provides preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment including chiller plants, energy management systems, building controls, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots devices including unitary controllers, variable air volume (VAV) controllers, electronic and pneumatic thermostats, variable frequency drives (VFD's), shutdown and restart equipment.
• Repairs or replaces compressors, condensers, valves, piping, thermostats, dampers, grills, turning vanes, motors, belts, and controls.
• Balances HVAC systems and recharge and recover refrigerants.
• Uses a university supplied vehicle to respond to off campus work requests.
• Maintains records and logs of all equipment history and plant operations as required.
• Provides support to other trades such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, general maintenance to ensure timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment.
• Complies with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, university policy and accepted safe work practices.
• Cleans and maintains work areas and personal equipment.
• Responds to emergency and after-hours equipment failures to ensure continuation of service and operations.
• Serves as essential personnel and provides assistance in the event of an emergency on campus.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires a high school diploma and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Full-time experience operating and maintaining Trane or Johnson Controls Energy Management Systems, large chillers, ice storage, large towers, or other related HVAC equipment in an educational, institutional, industrial or similar setting.
• Completion of appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute for equivalent years of experience.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Recovery Type 2 certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 Years full-time experience performing and recording preventative and general maintenance of chiller plant machinery.
• Experience verifying and identifying proper software and hardware operations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• General knowledge of all building maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and OSHA requirements.
• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) applications.
• Demonstrated skill in troubleshooting HVAC equipment including chiller plants, energy management systems, building controls, and related equipment.
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, logs, and files on equipment history and plant operations.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• The ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary, including on-call rotations.

Pay Grade: 15