HVAC Technician MT9971

The HVAC Technician performs skilled tasks in the diagnosis, mechanical repair, maintenance, and calibration of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and domestic hot water equipment and control systems. The HVAC Technician exercises the use of independent judgment in the evaluation of HVAC systems and the recommendation of repairs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Perform Preventive Maintenance tasks such as checking equipment operation, cleaning, lubrication, changing filters, adjusting and repairing HVAC equipment and controls, etc., consistent with the Manufacturer’s Equipment Operation and Repair Manuals and contemporary standards of good practice

• Respond to temperature complaints, diagnose problems, identify solutions, and make necessary adjustments to assure adequate indoor air quality is maintained; keep constituents informed in a timely manner

• Calibrate/adjust/repair/replace temperature, humidity, and air equipment and control devices such as chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, evaporative coolers, condensing units, fan coil units, air handlers, exhaust fans, thermostats, sensors, humidistats, relays, timers, pneumatic controls, electric (digital) controls, electronic controls, damper motors/dampers, switches, air compressors, PE switches, traps, valves, EMS data gathering panels, fire stats, DDC devices, and other related control devices

• Use diagnostic equipment and line diagrams to troubleshoot problems and identify solutions
• Advise supervision on upgrading/replacement needs of systems and related components and assist in the development of recommendations for their purchase
• Install new systems and system components

• Respond to various maintenance complaints, troubleshoot problems, identify solutions and resolve

• Effectively plan and perform in a multi-task environment, and meet self or pre-imposed objectives and deadlines; exercise the use of independent judgment
• Maintain an effective working relationship, both inter and intra-departmentally
• Participate in Quality Improvement Teams, as assigned
• Prepare time and material estimates as required
• Perform periodic inspections of work areas, buildings, and related structures and assures steps are taken to maintain same in accordance with recognized standards of good practice
• Respond to student and other group issues in a supportive, professional, timely and problem-solving manner
• Maintain neat, clean, and safe mechanical rooms/spaces; remove trash and debris
• Abide by and comply with University policies and procedures
• Perform other duties or special assignments as assigned

Required Skills

• Effective oral and writing skills
• Practical application of recognized standards of good practice relevant to heating, mechanical ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and domestic hot water systems, including electrical and plumbing, and related mechanical equipment such as controls, pumps, motors, compressors, etc.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret complex mechanical drawings and control wiring diagrams
• Ability to use diagnostic tools with differing degrees of complexity
• Effective human relations skills with a proactive customer-oriented focus
• Ability to be viewed by all campus constituencies as supportive
• Available at all hours for emergency service, as well as the ability to work overtime
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Practical application of recognized standards of good practice relevant to matters of safety and security
• Knowledgeable in basic practices employed in the building trades

Required Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or GED and HVAC Certification, supplemented by two (2) years of vocational training as an HVAC mechanic required
• CFC certification holder or attainment of same within 3 months of employment required
• Attendance at training courses directly related to HVAC controls maintenance
• Five (5) years of hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, repair, and renovation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and domestic hot water systems, plus experience with pneumatic and electronic controls

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.

Work Environment: Duties require the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks, such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 lb.) items and occasionally very heavy (100 lb. or over) items. This position also involves frequent use of coordinative and manipulative skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand and power tools, shop equipment, multiple controls, and fine adjustments. Tasks requires both indoor and outdoor work, including frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Perceptual demands for discrimination of color, sound, odor, form, and texture.

Salary Grade: 5