HVAC III

Department of Human Resources•Jacksonville, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heating/Air Conditioning Mechanic III performs master level work in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration, heating, and allied equipment. The Mechanic III services and maintains various refrigeration and air conditioning installations and equipment according to established trade practices and under the direction of the HVAC Supervisor. Tasks are reviewed for compliance with instructions and adequate completion. The HVAC Mechanic III works rotating shifts; special situations or emergencies may necessitate reporting on a scheduled off-day.

Requirements

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: Graduation from high school or completion of the GED and completion of a vocational school program in refrigeration, and extensive experience in refrigeration and heating maintenance and repair.
Valid Alabama driver’s license.
Possession, at the time of hire, of a universal refrigerant transition and recovery certification issued by EPA.

Responsibilities

Installs and maintains air conditioning units and adjusts temperature controls in window units, reciprocating units, centrifugal units, ice machines, freezers, and refrigerators.
Maintains and repairs heating units such as heat pumps, gas furnaces, steam converters, gas boilers, and gas water heaters.
Lubricates fan compressor motors; adjusts automatic valves and controls, condenser and evaporator; replaces belts, pulleys, fly wheels and fuses; checks for refrigerant leaks and replaces refrigerant as needed.
Installs and maintains pumps used to transfer fluid to heating or cooling such as water or Freon.
Removes, disassembles, repairs, rebuilds, and installs motors or pumps used in heating or cooling units.
Supervises subordinates.
Makes work assignments, ensures that employees have proper tools and equipment, and verifies work completion.
Performs basic and general maintenance and repair such as pipefitting, welding, and electrical restoration.
Drives university trucks and vans.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Retirement Plans Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
Health Insurance Medical (PEEHIP)
Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
Long-term disability and life insurance
Tuition assistance
Paid and unpaid leave
Employee Assistance Program
Prescription assistance