HVAC Mechanic I/II - Facilities Management and Campus Services

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Facilities Management (FMS) department is searching for an HVAC Mechanic I or HVAC Mechanic II to join our team! In this role, you will perform work such as maintaining, repairing, and operating HVAC equipment including electronic control systems, self-contained air conditioning units, refrigeration equipment in laboratories and dining service facilities, fan coil units, air handling units and fans. Here in Facilities Management & Campus Services (FMCS), we work together to provide Service Excellence. Within FMCS exists the Facilities Management Services (FMS) group, the steward of the Pittsburgh campus, dedicates, maintains, replaces, and energizes with an eye towards cost control and environmental sustainability. We value: Dedication, Impact, Collaboration, Creativity, Kindness, Inclusion, Integrity, Sustainability and Safety, reflected in the value of our workforce and our community through the planning and execution of every facet of our work.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a trade school or apprenticeship program as a HVAC or Air Conditioning mechanic required.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a journeyman level HVAC mechanic required, with experience in a large institutional (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.
• EPA CFC Universal certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of four (4) years' experience as a journeyman level HVAC mechanic required, with experience in a large institutional (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.
• Additional experience in building automation system operations and installations preferred.
• City of Pittsburgh Stationary Engineers License required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all HVAC equipment including fan coil units, air handling units, VAV boxes and all associated components.
• Repair and replace expansion valves, compressors, motors and coils.
• Check HVAC distribution system for property velocity, volume, temperature and pressure.
• Provide technical assistance with the design of HVAC systems including installations and modifications to existing systems.
• Responsible for completing preventive maintenance on all HVAC systems and some refrigeration systems.
• Evaluate HVAC systems for performance and safety standards.
• Adjust and repair pneumatic, electric, and electronic control components.
• Supervise and control equipment via building automation systems.
• Requisition job parts and supplies.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic diagrams, and being familiar with building codes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution.
• Tuition benefits.
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees