HVAC Mechanic, Licensed

Core Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date records on work performed and pending, and reports information routinely to appropriate managing staff.
• Participates in applicable HVAC or safety training opportunities.
• Reads prints, sketches, and diagrams to perform job functions.
• Performs Preventive Maintenance work as assigned by supervisor on HVAC equipment.
• Completes the maintenance of all other refrigeration systems and ensures work is performed in a timely manner to maintain facilities secure and operational.
• Performs inspections of air conditioning and heating systems and performs general maintenance work of systems.
• Repairs leaky HVAC equipment on roofs and ceilings; locates source of roof leaks; removes existing roof surfaces; lays roofing paper and applies coating and adhesives to seal the leaking and/or old area.
• Repairs panels, partitions and other building structures in the process of performing other HVAC duties; installs parts and cuts, shapes and fastens materials such as wood, plastic, ceiling tile, fiberglass and drywall to make ready for installation of HVAC equipment.
• Lubricates non-sealed bearings, replaces or cleans filters.
• Repairs fans, pumps or compressors as needed to perform HVAC duties.
• Replaces belts, filters and pulleys.
• Records the equipment conditions and reports anomalies to supervisor.
• Keeps daily logs on major components up-to-date.
• Helps in the process to cycle and tests emergency generators.
• Contacts the appropriate supervisor when the nature of the work is beyond the mechanic’s capability - then assists with the completion of the work as required.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and files on equipment and facility preventative maintenance.
• Routinely maintains and repairs HVAC circulator and sump pumps, refrigeration units, auxiliary diesel generators, fans, bearings, universal joints and similar mechanical equipment.
• Helps to conduct fire alarm test and smoke evacuations tests in conjunction with security and other Physical Plant staff.
• Operates heating, cooling systems, pumps and other related equipment.
• Participates in moving and installing machinery and equipment.
• At all times maintains work areas and equipment rooms in a clean and safe condition.
• Erects scaffolding to provide access to work areas and works from heights.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment such as hand saws, drill press, router, electric drills, welding and soldering tools etc.
• Maintains tools, machinery, and equipment in good condition.
• May performs other skilled maintenance activities including construction, welding, brazing, and soldering.
• Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges.

Core Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification in relevant specialty or field
• Completion of HVAC trade school
• 5 years of relevant experience
• The individual must possess a valid Journeyman License in HVAC
• The individual must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the State prior to appointment

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Commitment to the University’s core values
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.