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

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

+ Performs 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.

+ Responds to temperature complaints, diagnoses problems, identifies solutions, and makes necessary adjustments to assure adequate indoor air quality is maintained. Keeps 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.

+ Uses diagnostic equipment and line diagrams to troubleshoot problems and identify solutions.

+ Advises supervision on upgrading/replacement needs of systems and related components and assists in the development of recommendations for their purchase.

+ Installs new systems and system components.

+ Responds to various maintenance complaints, troubleshoots problems, identifies solutions and resolves.

+ Effectively plans and performs in a multi-task environment and meets self or pre-imposed objectives and deadlines. Exercise the use of independent judgment.

+ Maintains an effective working relationship, both inter and intra-departmentally.

+ Participates in Quality Improvement Teams, as assigned.

+ Prepare time and material estimates as required.

+ Performs 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.

+ Responds to student and other group issues in a supportive, professional, timely and problem-solving manner.

+ Maintains neat, clean, and safe mechanical rooms/spaces. Removes trash and debris.

+ Abides by and complies with university policies and procedures.

+ Performs 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 and interpret 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.

Working Conditions: Duties require the regular, and at times sustained, the 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; 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; Task requires both indoor and outdoor work, including frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions; Perceptual demands for discrimination of color, sound, odor, form, and texture; Post-job offer medical exam will be required.

Required Experience

+ Education: 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.

+ Experience: 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.