HVAC SPECIALIST (SUBSTITUTE/ONCALL)

About the role

This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill part-time, substitute, temporary, or hourly assignments on an as needed basis. Substitute compensation will be calculated using step 1 of the level the classification is placed on the Classified Salary Schedule.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and examines heating/refrigeration and air-conditioning, chillers, boilers, air compressors, heat exchangers, and all auxiliary equipment to locate defects in operations.
• Dissembles units and restores to operating condition.
• Repair or replace condensers, compressors, pumps, valves, motors, bearings, belts and other parts.
• Recycle and charge refrigerants as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance on cooling towers and evaporative condensers.
• Inspects and tests refrigeration systems, safety devices, and controls for efficiency of operation and compliance with safety practices, laws and regulations.
• Troubleshoots and takes necessary corrective action for major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating/refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, pumps, air handlers, chillers, fans, ducts, dampers and grills.
• Installs, repairs and maintains major heating/refrigeration and air conditioning units, coils, fans, subsystems and components parts.
• Performs welding and soldering as needed.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, shop drawings and technical manuals.
• May train and guide the work of student workers assisting with maintenance.
• Performs other duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position.

Requirements

• Requires in-depth working knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, layouts and set-ups used in HVAC.
• May order parts and supplies as needed; perform related work on all related and auxiliary HVAC systems and components.
• Performs related work on all related and auxiliary HVAC systems and components.
• May direct work of others on assigned projects.
• Inspects equipment, building, utility systems or other facilities needing heating and cooling work.
• Repairs and adjusts pneumatic controls, lines and fittings, change filters and belts, lubricate and oil equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards, perform weekly, monthly, and annual preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, towers, and all relative equipment.
• Maintain logs and records of equipment operations, repairs, preventive maintenance, EPA required records on refrigerants; perform safety tests on equipment as required, maintain proper water treatment/chemistry in all systems; perform daily inspections of mechanical spaces.
• Estimate time, material and cost involved for major equipment repairs, change-outs, and system upgrades; develop and maintain preventive maintenance reports.
• Understand and operate computer based energy management system (EMS).
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus specialized training in HVAC.
• An associate’s degree or higher in HVAC or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience at the journey level in HVAC servicing.
• Preferably at a higher educational institution or a large business with a multi-building campus.

Physical Abilities

• Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk up to 400 yards, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Requires the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds.
• Climbs (e.g. ladders), stoops, kneels, and crouches on a regular basis.
• Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to operate specialized equipment and read technical (including blueprints) and safety information.
• May require the ability to work in extreme temperature conditions.