Building Mechanic and HVAC Technician

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY•Hattiesburg, MS

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, Senior Supervisor, or other assigned supervisor, this role performs heating, ventilating, and air conditioning installation, repair, and maintenance duties. The position is responsible for maintaining the indoor environment comfort for students, faculty, and staff. It includes performing weekly stand-by/on-call duties for campus emergency call backs and maintenance assistance requests, as well as performing daily general building maintenance and working with the Events Crew. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The role assists the university in implementing its statement of purpose and long-range institutional plan.

Requirements

Five (5) years’ experience in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field.
Valid Mississippi driver license.
EPA Certified Freon gas Handlers Certificate.
Ability to perform advanced math calculations.
Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently.
High School diploma (or GED).

Nice To Haves

Boiler Fireman/Operator/Stationary Engineer Certification or Boiler, Pressure Vessel Operations & Maintenance Training Certification.
Fork Lift operator’s certificate.

Responsibilities

Inspect, operate, and perform minor maintenance on installed heating system boilers, support systems, associated pumps, expansion & storage tanks, valves, piping, controls, and chemical feed systems.
Inspect, repair-maintain, troubleshoot, adjust, and regulate heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment including heat pumps, heating and ventilating units, air conditioning with gas or electric heat, reciprocating chillers, multi-zone units, hot water heating boilers, cooling towers, thermal energy storage systems, pumps, air handlers, return and exhaust fans, air compressors, variable air volume systems, refrigerators, and ice makers.
Replace valves, fans, motors, gaskets, filters, belts, refrigerant oil, contractors, fuses, compressors, capacitors, bearings, and sheaves; use various testing devices to locate defective parts; pump down units with a vacuum pump; use welding equipment to repair refrigeration lines; adjust RPM on motors and fans; check and adjust gas pressure on heating units.
Adjust and install switches, gauges, thermostats, valves, tubing, and other parts as needed; make pipe connections and repairs; troubleshoot and repair electrical components pertaining to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment.
Check and test new equipment before installation; calibrate pneumatic and electrical controls; calibrate, repair, and replace thermostats; adjust, balance, and redesign airflow through ducts, diffusers, and registers; set time clocks for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment.
Maintain chemical water treatment for cooling towers, hot and cold water systems, and thermal energy storage systems.
Operate and adjust building electronic controls for temperature and scheduling control.
Initiate and implement a preventive maintenance system.
Keep up to date with new regulations and procedures pertaining to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
Make estimates of labor and material costs for jobs; research catalogs to locate materials and parts required for jobs; requisition, receive, and store parts and materials; purchase parts and material on open Purchase Orders; maintain records of time and materials.
Assign and check the work of helpers assigned to specific projects; work from blueprints, schematics, and rough sketches; plan and lay out work on assigned work orders; make rough sketches and working drawings.
Care for and store tools and provide for security of tools, materials, and equipment at the work site.
Assist other maintenance personnel by performing unskilled or semi-skilled duties.
Operate vehicles.
Operate the building controls energy management system.
Perform related works as required.
Help develop and implement a preventive maintenance program for HVAC equipment.
Coordinate and supervise all HVAC related contractors.
Assist with facility maintenance or repairs on occasion.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Must be able to perform duties in an on-campus setting.