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Position Information

Position Title IBEW Union Bid - HVAC Specialist II

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department GSB Arena

HR Home Department 015060 GREAT SOUTHERN BANK ARENA

Pay Grade 26

Proposed Salary $26.00

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? Yes

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

General Function

The HVAC Specialist II performs skilled technical work, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems ranging from a half ton to one-thousand tons capacity. The HVAC Specialist II inspects and tests both high- and low-pressure refrigerant systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or adjustment of thermostatic controls and blowers, and provides an estimate of repair (and/or replacement) costs beyond the capability to perform. The HVAC Specialist II also complies with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of refrigerants, chemical substances, and materials. In addition to HVAC duties this position may be required to perform general building maintenance tasks.

Description of Primary Duties

This position is only available to current, regular, full-time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the IBEW .

The HVAC Specialist II performs skilled technical work, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems ranging from a half ton to one-thousand tons capacity. The HVAC Specialist II inspects and tests both high- and low-pressure refrigerant systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or adjustment of thermostatic controls and blowers, and provides an estimate of repair (and/or replacement) costs beyond the capability to perform. The HVAC Specialist II also complies with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of refrigerants, chemical substances, and materials. In addition to HVAC duties this position may be required to perform general building maintenance tasks.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Completion of a formal technical training program within the field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience in the repair, maintenance, installation and modification of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems is required or 2 years with completion of an Associate Degree in HVAC . Work experience must include a thorough knowledge of high- and low-pressure HVAC systems. Experience with building automation control systems is preferred.

Skills: The ability to interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and electrical schematics is required. The ability to use test equipment and small hand and power tools, such as drills, oxygen-acetylene torches, volt-ohmmeters, circuit testers, and manifold gauges, is required. Computer literacy is required.

Effort: Must be able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, for weights over 50 pounds, team lift and/or mechanical assistance will be used. Prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis; and working in confined spaces. A full range of physical motion is required in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and test equipment, to move throughout campus, including climbing stairs in all University buildings, and to work at heights. Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards. Some positions in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees who must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather; the supervisor will communicate whether the particular position is considered essential and under what situations.

License: A valid driver’s license is required. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) Universal Certification for handling all types of refrigerants is required. A journeyman HVAC license is preferred.

Other: The scope of this safety sensitive position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to HVAC work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed. Position is subject to respond to after-hours emergencies and mandatory overtime.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/8725.htm

Open Date 06/04/2025

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) 06/10/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is only available to current, regular, full-time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the IBEW .

1st shift

Mon – Fri

6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Position is subject to respond to after-hours emergencies and mandatory overtime.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20250101FTS

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/81783

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this vacancy?

+ Indeed

+ Linkedin

+ Missouri State University Website

+ Google

+ Employee Referral

+ Job Alerts

+ HigherEdJobs.com

+ Personal Contacts / Networking

+ Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)

+ Other

+ * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Have you completed a formal technical training program within the field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have at least four years of of progressively responsible experience in the repair, maintenance, installation and modification of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Are you certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for universal handling of Type I, Type II, and Type III refrigerants?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes, I have a valid Missouri Driver’s license.

+ Yes, I have a valid driver’s license from another state.

+ No, I do not have a valid driver’s license.

+ * Do you have a current documented journeyman HVAC license?

+ Yes, I have a current documented journeyman HVAC license

+ No, I have an expired documented journeyman HVAC license

+ No, I do not have a journeyman HVAC license

+ * Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?

+ Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.

+ No, I am not currently employed by the University.

+ No, I am a current per course faculty member.

+ No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.

+ No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.

+ No, I am a current student University employee.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Other Documents -1

+ Certificate/License-1