Responsibilities: Under limited supervision, the employee assists with installation, modification, maintenance, and repair work on University HVAC systems and equipment to include: 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 and 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 supervisor; Drives a vehicle to and from locations and 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 the equipment and mechanical areas; Picks up materials from suppliers when requested. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4+ years) in the HVAC trade; Demonstrated knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the HVAC trade; Knowledge of the common hazards and necessary safety precautions; Knowledge of local, state, and national mechanical codes; Ability to use necessary hand and power tools and testing equipment; Ability to analyze HVAC systems and controls to determine problems and initiate repairs as directed by supervisor; EPA-approved universal refrigerant recovery type I, II, & III CFC licenses; and.