Maintenance Technician – HVAC/R

The Maintenance Technician performs master level heating, ventilation and air-conditioning work required to maintain and repair electric, electronic and pneumatic control systems, with their supporting machinery, specialized temperature control equipment, heating/air-conditioning equipment. The Technician will perform maintenance functions associated with facilities systems. This includes but is not limited to structural, electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning/ventilation.

• Previous experience in HVAC field of 5 years.
• EPA Certification Type I & II for refrigerants, or ability to get certified. EPA Certified Universal Refrigerants a plus.

• Valid driver’s license

• Work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment

• Basic, routine, and advanced HVAC installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.

• Knowledge of HVAC systems that incorporate digital control systems and are linked to computer based management systems

• Knowledge to develop heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system modification plans

• Refrigerant recovery knowledge and possess certification
• Control apparatus including switches (electric, electronic and pneumatic), relays and thermostats and computers

• Basic electrical systems, wiring principles and troubleshoot/repair
• The occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade

• Current trade methods, materials and equipment

• Applicable state and federal regulations

• Knowledge of mechanical systems, building materials, and emergency maintenance

• Knowledge of local fire and national electrical codes

• Use tools applicable to the trade

• Select appropriate materials based on application and amounts required

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely

• Troubleshoot and isolate defects

• Read and interpret construction drawings, sketches, diagrams, construction drawings and specifications

• Move objects weighing up to 70 pounds regularly

• Read, understand and follow safety procedures

• Various indoor mechanical room environments
• Various outdoor environments to include roofs, and ladder access

• Regular exposure to hazards of potentially dangerous power and hand tools, dust, fumes, refrigeration chemicals, high and low temperatures, and confined spaces.
• Respond to emergency calls on a 24 hour basis

Experience in HVAC field of five years.

HVAC: Troubleshoot, repair, maintain or overhaul HVAC systems including temperature control devices and refrigeration equipment.

Control systems: work with different control systems on a daily basis to ensure campus buildings are comfortable. This includes scheduling, troubleshooting and programing of the control systems.

Input and complete preventative maintenance work orders for equipment and assets. Use and understand Outlook, Windows and other computer program systems.

Perform maintenance on plumbing, electrical, and other facility systems as needed and assigned by the maintenance supervisor.

Campus safety duties: facilities security, safety communication, and reporting.

Other related job duties as assigned.