Fairfax, Virginia4 days ago
Under limited supervision, the employee assists with installation, modification, maintenance, and repair work on University HVAC systems and equipment, including: Locates causes of failure or malfunction by observation and testing of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic components, and application-specific computer programs; Maintains cooling towers, hot water and chilled water piping and controls, direct expansion systems, fans and blowers, starters, pneumatic and electrical controls, condensate drains, domestic and commercial refrigeration, walk-in coolers and freezers, water fountains, and ice machines; Installs new motors, pumps, compressors, and other parts as necessary; Cleans, repairs, replaces, and/or adjusts pneumatic, electric, and motor controls, and related safety devices; Makes initial settings and final adjustments of refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning systems; modifies existing installations to obtain required results; Repairs or replaces other functional components of HVAC equipment or systems as necessary; Carries out designated preventive maintenance and seasonal start-up and shut-down procedures; Analyzes HVAC systems and controls to determine problems, and initiates repairs as directed by the supervisor; Drives a vehicle to and from locations, keeps the vehicle supplied with tools and materials, and keeps it maintained and in an orderly, clean condition; Performs miscellaneous duties such as cleaning and painting equipment and mechanical areas; Picks up materials from suppliers when requested; Inspects areas and reports problems to the supervisor; Maintains paperwork and electronic communications, including work orders, and recording time; Orders, and includes materials on work orders in an expedient manner; Follows established university and departmental policies and procedures; Follows established safety procedures and reports accidents and problems to the supervisor promptly; Performs assigned pro. Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note - the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval); Free tuition, up to 12 credit hours during the academic year, and professional development.