HVAC Journeyman, UM Housing

University of Montana•Missoula Mountain Campus, MT

About The Position

UM Housing invites applications for an HVAC Journeyman to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and optimize heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and control systems. The position works with other crafts to complete projects and requires the ability to work with little supervision and strong troubleshooting skills. The role involves servicing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; boilers, pumps, and heating systems; ventilation and air distribution equipment; and pneumatic and electronic controls. The employee also programs and services building automation controls and uses technical drawings and schematics to diagnose and repair equipment. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 12 months per year. A physical screen will be administered before a final offer. A background check is required before an offer of employment.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent and five years of field experience in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trade, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Valid driver's license.
Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire; sponsorship is not available for this position.
Ability to perform the primary functions of the position and meet its minimum physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical requirements include lifting up to 100 pounds from ground to 36 inches; lifting up to 15 pounds from waist to overhead; carrying up to 50 pounds for 50 feet or less; pushing and pulling with sustained force of 100 pounds; bending and twisting the trunk; reaching in all directions; working overhead; balancing on ladders or scaffolds; crouching and kneeling; and using tools and materials requiring specified grip strength.

Nice To Haves

Ten years of field experience in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trade or a technical school diploma in HVAC.
Montana Class 1 Boilers license.
EPA Type 2 refrigerant certification.
Ability to be self-directed and work under general supervision.
Ability to use a variety of electrical and mechanical test equipment.
General knowledge of computer systems and components.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, heat pumps, compressors, and ice machines.
Apply knowledge of the refrigeration cycle, including brazing, evacuation, refrigerant recovery, and recharging.
Service, repair, and maintain boilers, pumps, and steam, gas, and hydronic heating systems.
Apply knowledge of heating cycles and sequences of operation.
Repair, maintain, and balance ventilation equipment, ductwork, sheet metal, and air distribution systems.
Repair, replace, and calibrate pneumatic and electronic control systems, air compressors, and refrigerated air dryers.
Program and service building automation controls using a laptop or workstation.
Read and interpret blueprints, electrical and controls schematics, and mechanical drawings to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Work with other crafts to complete projects.