Facilities Maintenance II - HVAC

Job title: Facilities Maintenance II - HVAC

About the Role Under general supervision, the Facilities Maintenance II - HVAC role focuses on HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) duties, including maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of systems in university facilities. This position uses the building automation system to optimize energy efficiency and may lead project teams as needed.

What You'll Do

• Installs, maintains and operates components and equipment such as compressors, condensers, centrifugal refrigeration machines, heat pumps, evaporators, fans, pumps, tubing, valves, ducts, mechanical, pneumatic, air handlers, cooling towers, electronic and electrical controls of environmental heating and cooling systems.
• Troubleshoots and assesses mechanical problems/deficiencies to determine and complete necessary repairs and/or replacements to maximize system efficiencies.
• Reviews scope of mechanical repairs and modifications needed after testing and troubleshooting refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, ventilation and related control systems, and then completes the repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance and day-to-day inspections of HVAC systems and facilities.
• May lead and direct teams on projects as needed.

What We're Looking For

• A high school diploma/vocational school or equivalent. Five years of full-time experience in building maintenance. OR a certificate from an advanced one-year technical/vocational air conditioning and heating program, and two years of full-time experience in skilled commercial/industrial heating and air conditioning; OR a high school diploma or equivalent, and three years of full-time experience in skilled commercial/industrial heating and air conditioning.
• Familiarity with concepts, practices, and procedures; maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry or HVAC.
• Knowledge of standard practices, materials and tools and knowledge of occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary for the building maintenance trade.
• Ability to calculate basic math (fractions, decimals, percentages) and read/write/readable vocabulary.
• May be required to read, interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, plans or templates.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required before original appointment; an annual physical exam may be required.
• Must currently have possessed a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least one year.

Compensation & Benefits

• Minimum Hourly Rate: $26.61/hr. This is a full-time (100% FTE) position paid hourly. Salary details reflect the stated minimum rate.