HVAC Mechanic - Entry
About The Position
Works in Facilities Services at the University of Florida (UF). Support and assist with repairing, replacing, and preventatively maintaining heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment; refrigeration equipment; and cold rooms. Provide support services to other trades. May participate in the Facilities Services FaST Path Program. He/she begins the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) CORE. May participate in the NCCER HVAC Level 1 curriculum. Work with higher-level HVAC Mechanics. Perform general preventative and minor corrective maintenance with oversight of a high level HVAC technician which includes electronic and mechanical components; installation of HVAC ductwork, including flexible tubing and sheet metal construction; installation or repair of refrigerant lines; installation and recycling of CFC or HCFC refrigerants; installation or repair of electrical connections to HVAC components; With higher level support, assist with and maintain, repair, replace, and preventatively maintain HVAC equipment, refrigeration equipment, and cold rooms.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Florida driver license
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Recovery TYPE ll Certification (6) months post-hire
- Post-offer health assessment
- Criminal background check
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrable skills necessary to solder refrigerant and water piping/tubing
- Demonstrable skills necessary to recover refrigerant
- Ability to follow established safety practices and procedures
- Demonstrable ability to recognize the proper materials/equipment needed for a specific job and make necessary changes
- Demonstrable ability to read a service request
- Ability to drive or walk to customer/trouble locations
- Ability to move or lift weights, such as ladders, tools, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Ability to work in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and similar places
- Ability to wear appropriate safety equipment
- Ability to climb
- Ability to reach above shoulder frequently
- Ability to kneel
- Ability to bend repeatedly
- Ability to work in confined area that may contain animals
Responsibilities
- Support and assist with repairing, replacing, and preventatively maintaining heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment, refrigeration equipment, and cold rooms
- Provide support services to other trades
- Work with higher-level HVAC Mechanics
- Perform general preventative and minor corrective maintenance with oversight of a high level HVAC technician which includes electronic and mechanical components
- Install HVAC ductwork, including flexible tubing and sheet metal construction
- Install or repair refrigerant lines
- Install and recycle CFC or HCFC refrigerants
- Install or repair electrical connections to HVAC components
- Assist with and maintain, repair, replace, and preventatively maintain HVAC equipment, refrigeration equipment, and cold rooms with higher level support
- Accomplish on-the-job training (OJT)
- Learn campus buildings by names and numbers
- Learn tools, equipment, and materials used in the trade
- Complete NCCER Core
- Enter maintenance data via the work order system for work requests (WR) and time
- Provide support services to other trades (e.g., properly route or phase WR) as may be required for the timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment
- Obtain parts from Centrals Stores for assigned WR
- Clean and maintain shop, work areas, and personal equipment
- Assist in emergency work (as needed)
- Standby as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
