HVAC Control Technician

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) Control Technician uses knowledge of air conditioning principles, HVAC equipment, and pneumatic and electrical/electronic/DDC controls to perform skilled work. This position performs “hands on” preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting. Work performed includes, but is not limited to, replacing broken or worn parts, evaluating replacement alternatives, equipment set-ups, equipment alignment/calibration and maintaining appropriate state licenses. Equipment includes but is not limited to industrial/commercial/domestic HVAC and refrigeration equipment, motors, audio visual equipment, scoreboards, lighting systems, pumps, compressors, boilers, card access systems, building alarm and DDC control systems. This position will provide event support for athletic and non-athletic activities/events. Event Support will include scheduling building automation equipment and repairing equipment, in addition to miscellaneous tasks required during the course of an event. The HVAC control technician shift is typically Sunday thru Thursday. The purpose of this job is to maintain the Athletic Facilities Systems Equipment and support large Athletic Events. The Athletic Facilities Department believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope but not limit the incumbent nor the department to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. This position assists in creating a work environment that emphasizes customer service, teamwork and the protection/preservation of the department’s physical assets. Responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the university, Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school (two year program) in heating and air-conditioning and two years of full-time experience installing, altering, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining HVAC control systems and performing corrective and preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
OR two additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the two years of education (four years of full-time qualifying experience will meet the minimum qualifications).
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.

Nice To Haves

A current State of Oregon Limited Energy Technician Class B License.
Experience with Siemens Building Automation Software.
Experience with Daikin Heat pumps.
Experience with Variable Refrigerant Flow heat pumps.
Completion of an approved Industrial HVAC mechanic apprenticeship.
HVAC certificate or associate's degree program.
CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) experience.
Experience serving the needs of diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Perform "hands on" preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of HVAC equipment and controls.
Replace broken or worn parts, evaluate replacement alternatives, and perform equipment set-ups, alignment, and calibration.
Maintain appropriate state licenses.
Work with industrial/commercial/domestic HVAC and refrigeration equipment, motors, audio visual equipment, scoreboards, lighting systems, pumps, compressors, boilers, card access systems, building alarm and DDC control systems.
Provide event support for athletic and non-athletic activities/events, including scheduling building automation equipment and repairing equipment.
Assist in creating a work environment that emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and the protection/preservation of the department’s physical assets.
Promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the university, Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.