HVAC Technician II

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Installs, operates, repairs and provides preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots HVAC-related devices and equipment shutdown/restart procedures.
• 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.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of full-time experience operating and maintaining related HVAC equipment in an educational, institutional, industrial or similar setting.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Recovery Type 2 certification.
• Completion of appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute for equivalent years of experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three 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 units 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.
• 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

This position is not eligible for sponsorship