HVAC Control Technician

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Control Technician works under the supervision of a Trades/Maintenance Coordinator and alongside other Facilities Technicians to maintain and improve heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems in Facilities Healthcare Zone buildings. The role includes routine and preventative maintenance, repair, and upgrades to HVAC and refrigeration systems, building automation system (BAS) controls, and associated administrative work. Because this is a critical department position, attendance during all hospital emergencies is required. The technician troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs HVAC and refrigeration equipment; operates and maintains BAS controls; prepares estimates and maintenance records; orders and manages parts and equipment; sets service-request priorities; trains employees; and attends meetings about system changes and impacts. The technician also provides customer service for assigned work orders and backs up Facilities Technicians as needed. Normal duties require 40 hours per week, with availability for on-call assignments, overtime, and after-hours or emergency callbacks as needed.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited two-year heating and air-conditioning program and two years of full-time experience installing, altering, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining HVAC control systems and performing corrective and preventative HVAC maintenance; alternatively, two additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the two years of education.
Ability to operate desktop and laptop computers and Microsoft Office Suite software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
A driver’s license valid in the state of Oregon.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge working with Siemens or Johnson Controls Building Automation Systems.
Four years of experience and general knowledge of standard practices, tools, hazards, and safety precautions of mechanical trades and HVAC/refrigeration work.
General knowledge of state and local building-code requirements and pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
Skill using tools, materials, and equipment used in HVAC/refrigeration and HVAC control-system trades.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, logic diagrams, schematics, specifications, codes, handbooks, and written operational sequences.
Skill locating defects, adjusting, installing, and maintaining HVAC/refrigeration systems and equipment; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and fabricate parts.
Universal Refrigerant Handler, Limited Maintenance or Low Voltage Electrician License, or Brazing Certificate.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems and equipment, including ice machines, freezers, refrigerators, air handlers, fans, pumps, air supply units, air-conditioning units, and heat pumps.
Charge systems with refrigerant and test coils, valves, and connections to ensure systems are leak-proof and properly adjusted.
Solder or weld refrigeration equipment and related components; perform field maintenance and repairs on stationary units and shop repairs on portable units.
Maintain parts, Aero Scout Temperature Tracking, and equipment inventories.
Operate, maintain, and repair building automation systems and associated HVAC control devices.
Prepare job estimates and maintain accurate records of tests, inspections, repairs, and equipment replacement.
Order HVAC and refrigeration parts, supplies, and equipment; maintain parts inventory; obtain parts from offsite vendors using company vehicles; and transport parts and units onsite using company vehicles.
Set priorities for service requests, train other employees on HVAC/refrigeration and control-system maintenance, and attend meetings related to system changes and impacts.
Enter work time daily into eAM.
Serve as the primary customer service representative for assigned Facilities & Logistics work orders, responding professionally and promptly to internal and external customers and developing positive working relationships.
Provide backup for Facilities Technicians as necessary and perform other duties as assigned.
Respond to on-call assignments, overtime, after-hours callbacks, and hospital emergencies as required.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage for full-time employees paid at 100% and dependent coverage paid at 88%.
$50,000 term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
Choice of two above-market pension plans.
Vacation of up to 200 hours per year, dependent on length of service.
Sick leave of up to 96 hours per year.
Nine paid holidays per year.
Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare service discounts.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts at local and national businesses.