HVAC Technician - Maintenance IV

About the role

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment. The anticipated shift is based on the operational needs and can change at any time with notice.

Responsibilities

• Work under general supervision and perform maintenance tasks of substantial complexity in two or more trades
• Work following prescribed procedures
• Duties are assigned under the direction of a shop manager or lead and are performed with considerable independence
• Work will be spot-checked during an assignment or upon its completion
• Employees may work alone, or as a member of a crew (with or without lead responsibility)
• Plumbing
• Assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for gas, water and sanitary lines, storm drains, toilets, sinks, boilers, heat exchangers valves, pumps, drinking fountains, water stills, water heaters etc.
• Cut and thread pipe; bend pipe to required angle
• Join pipe by use of flanges, fittings, solder, caulking, welding, epoxy cement and diversified materials
• Perform maintenance on plumbing by replacing washers on leaky faucets, mending burst pipes and opening clogged drains
• Detect malfunctions in plumbing systems, such as heating hot water, chilled water, process cooling water; shut systems down and makes repairs
• May do minor plumbing-related welding and brazing
• Respond to quick response calls throughout campus using good judgment in accurately assessing problems
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs
• Hvac
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment
• Work in a wide variety of environments, such as office, library, student residences, food preparation and storage, research, shops, and laboratories
• Respond to quick response calls throughout campus using good judgment in accurately assessing problems
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs

Qualifications

• Journey level knowledge equivalent to four years of completion in an apprentice program or a combination of equivalent education and work experience
• Four years of actual work in the plumber/HVAC trades

Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in the use of the tools, equipment and methods of the trade
• Understanding of complex troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, hydronic, steam systems
• Knowledge of the physical properties of steam and condensate and the equipment used in maintaining these systems
• May be required to use respiratory equipment
• Thorough knowledge of all types of materials and processes of the trade
• Knowledge of all applicable codes of the trade
• Respond to emergency calls nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to work variable shifts at night or on weekends
• Demonstrated strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C license
• Must be able to work in confined spaces or in high elevations
• Constantly twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully
• Frequently stand/walk, lift/carry/push/pull objects
• Occasionally kneel/crawl, reach/work above shoulders, light/fine grasp tools
• Rarely climb, perform seated work, lift/carry/pull/push objects greater than 40 pounds, perform desk-based work, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or part
• Occasionally operate foot and/or hand-controlled equipment
• Operate special machinery, i.e. mechanical and hydro sewer equipment
• Ability to works on or uses boom lifts, scissor lifts, cranes and forklifts to perform duties
• Ability to work in confined spaces and work at elevated surfaces at heights over ten feet
• Ability to perform strenuous and repetitive work
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Constantly stand/walk
• Occasionally use a lift to access devices
• Able to work in hot and cold temperature extremes
• Required to wear appropriate uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Able to work in inclement weather conditions

Pay

The expected pay for this position is $54.78 (Step 1) per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.