HVAC Mechanic II

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

20h • $56,773 - $68,128 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Residential Facilities maintains and provides housekeeping services for the College Park Campus’ 70+ residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities, totaling over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non-exempt, and student staff.

Under the general supervision of the section supervisor, the HVAC Mechanic II performs maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, adjustment, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC equipment serving University of Maryland residential facilities. Equipment includes central chiller systems, circulating pumps, hydronic heating and cooling systems, gas-fired equipment, water booster systems, variable frequency drives, and associated controls. The role supports reliable building-system operation, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, documents work activities, and coordinates specialized repairs with other departments.

The position requires onsite work and a valid driver’s license. The schedule may be five 8-hour days, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or four 10-hour days, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with varied days off. Some evening and weekend work may be required. As an essential employee during catastrophic, weather, or other emergencies, the incumbent may be required to report to work, including overtime, when the University is closed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in any combination of air conditioning, refrigeration, temperature control, steam distribution, or heating trades.
• Valid driver’s license; a non-commercial Class C or equivalent license valid in Maryland may be required.
• Thorough knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration principles; HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance practices; refrigerant types, environmental impacts, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment.
• General knowledge of OSHA regulations related to refrigeration, the National Electric Code, and basic mathematics and its practical applications.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, steamfitting, and electrical trades as they pertain to HVAC systems.
• Skill in installing, repairing, and maintaining commercial or industrial HVAC systems; using and maintaining trade tools and equipment; welding, brazing, soldering, and silfoss; and reading blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Ability to understand manufacturers’ recommendations for scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing, and operation; use computers and related software to diagnose HVAC problems; prepare written reports; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work around fixed equipment and machinery, at heights up to 35 feet, in confined spaces and hazardous or irritating environments, and in adverse weather or temperature conditions; wear and work in personal protective equipment; and manipulate controls and heavy equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Ability to exert force up to 50 pounds as stated in the knowledge, skills, and abilities section; the physical demands section separately states exertion up to 70 pounds.
• Employees assigned to work with CFC refrigerants must maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law.
• Candidates may be required to complete training to work with asbestos.
• Additional related experience and formal education that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for education or experience requirements on a year-for-year basis; 30 college credits equal one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• HVAC journeyman license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, adjust, and repair mechanical, electrical, and HVAC equipment serving University of Maryland residential facilities.
• Work on central chiller systems, circulating pumps, hydronic heating and cooling systems, gas-fired equipment, water booster systems, variable frequency drives, and associated controls and equipment.
• Support reliable building-system operation by performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Document work activities and coordinate specialized repairs with other departments.
• Drive a state vehicle to inspect work.
• Perform general maintenance and cleanup during emergencies when required, and handle snow removal tasks, including operating snow-moving equipment, as part of essential responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED