HVAC Preventative Maintenance Technician (3973)

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Physical Plant Director, responsible for the maintenance of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment. Performs day-to-day inspection of all HVAC equipment. Responds to routine trouble calls from employees or Departments who are "hot" or "cold". Provides primary surveillance over the HVAC maintenance contractors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide maintenance and operating plans and procedures to keep all HVAC equipment in peak operating condition.
• Constantly monitors equipment and operating conditions to assure occupant comfort, yet optimize energy conservation.
• Monitors critical HVAC equipment operating procedures for potential equipment downtime, due to malfunction. Advises in areas requiring attention. Is accountable for the water treatment program, as assigned.
• Keeps all HVAC equipment logs, maintenance schedules, and operating manuals and diagrams current.
• Performs hands-on routine maintenance and repairs as needed on HVAC equipment.
• Accompanies the HVAC service contractors on property as directed.
• Performs periodic routine inspections of equipment, mech. rooms, cleanups, corrosion control and the like.
• Monitors the energy management systems to assure controls and schedules are functioning properly at all times.
• Performs any emergency maintenance as required to assure building operation.
• Responds to HVAC maintenance requests, i.e. hot and cold calls and follows up to assure area temperatures are within operating guidelines.
• Monitors the HVAC spare-parts inventory and advises inventory control on spares needed.
• Participate in acceptance and turnover of new equipment.
• Assures that all warranties, operating manuals and diagrams are received and submitted to the office manager
• Advises Physical Plant Director on methods to fine tune operating and maintenance procedures to minimize operating costs, and maximize consistent operating temperatures.
• Performs other Non HVAC related repairs and maintenance as requested

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed.
• Exhibits student centeredness in performance of all job duties.
• Treats all others with respect; understands the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respects differences among the Life community and demonstrates inclusive behavior.
• Anticipates, listens to, understands and responds to customer needs. Delivers work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the University.

Education, Training and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years demonstrated competency in air conditioning and refrigeration
• HVAC Certification
• EAP Universal certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Able to perform duties independently with general supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Certifications, Licenses, registrations

HVAC Certification

EAP Universal certification

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within an educational institution or commercial building

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to climb a ladder.
• Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collects, compiles, compares, and prepares work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; retrieving and placing materials on high shelves and on floor-level shelves; standing, walking; carrying; grasping; hearing; seeing; sitting; kneeling; climbing; balancing; stooping; crouching and reaching.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 50% of work performed will be outdoors, on the roofs of the buildings.
• May require availability for overtime hours during peak periods.