HVAC Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Maintain all heating plant equipment in good working order.
• Monitor, operate and trouble shoot campus-wide energy management systems.
• Replace and rewire energy management system devices.
• Operate and maintain stand-alone boilers both steam and hot water.
• Repair and replace various HVAC systems.
• Do both minor and major plumbing repairs and installation.
• Test, and repair water softeners.
• Wire motors, motor starters, relays, contactors, and other electrical devices.
• Troubleshoot, repair and replace electrical devices, such as bulbs, ballasts, wiring, switches, outlets, and breakers; install new lighting.
• Read and understand building blueprints for mechanical systems, plumbing and electrical lay-out.
• Read and understand electrical schematics.
• Test and troubleshoot electronic, computerized fire alarm devices.
• Test emergency electrical generators.
• Analyze and handle any emergency or maintenance problems that occur.
• Supervise student workers.
• Perform periodic scheduled preventative maintenance on HVAC units, generators and chillers.
• Troubleshoot failing equipment, request replacement parts and perform repairs.
• Remove decommissioned equipment and install new equipment.
• Assist other areas of the Facilities team as needed for emergencies, projects or events as assigned by your supervisor.
• Maintain a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of power generation, HVAC and/or chiller equipment commercial maintenance and repairs. Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures. Ability to lift 50+ pounds. Knowledge of local HVAC codes.
• Formal Education: High School diploma/GED required. Technical degree preferred, or equivalent experience in steam boilers, electrical, hot water and steam heating and air conditioning systems, troubleshooting equipment failures, performing repairs and/or new installations.
• Experience: 3-4 years of experience in operation and maintenance of low-pressure boilers, electric, air conditioning, ventilation and plumbing.
• Additional Knowledge/Skills: Ability to run and understand various types of equipment, including, but not limited to, welders, torches, pipe-threaders, drills, grinders, man-lifts, forklifts, multi-purpose meters and computers. Must have a working knowledge of applicable regulatory code (fire, electrical, boiler, etc.). Must be able to read electrical and mechanical blueprints. Must be able to be trained in confined spaces, lockout-tag out, fall protection, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste, and forklift, respirator use.

Pay

Salary: $23.00-$25.00/hour, depending on experience