HVAC Mechanic II

Loyola University

7d•$30 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

The HVAC Mechanic II installs, services, and repairs a variety of residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC) equipment. This role is responsible for installing, operating, servicing, and repairing light commercial heat pump/air conditioning systems and other HVAC equipment. The position involves regulating and monitoring air conditioning compressors, cooling tower fans, building air handling equipment, and testing air and hydronic systems to isolate problems. Adjusting distribution valves and resetting temperature and humidity controls are also key duties. The role requires installing wiring and controls, diagnosing HVAC system problems using computer applications, and reviewing mechanical blueprints and schematics. Servicing and repairing steam systems, performing mechanical joining of piping, and insulating piping and mechanical equipment are also part of the responsibilities. Additionally, the HVAC Mechanic II may be required to assist with snow plowing and snow/ice removal campus-wide.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years related experience required.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration.
Knowledge of the practices and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems.
Knowledge of refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the refrigeration trade.
Thorough knowledge of National Electric Code.
Thorough knowledge of basic mathematics including area, volume, and weights and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Thorough knowledge of plumbing, steam-fitting, and the electrical trades as they pertain to HVAC systems.
Skill in the installation, repair and maintenance of commercial or industrial HVAC equipment and systems.
Skill in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade.
Skill in welding, brazing, soldering.
Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Skill in the use of dial indicators, vernier calipers, and depth micrometers.
Skill in using computers to diagnose HVAC system problems.
Ability to read and explain manufacturer recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing and operation.
Ability to prepare written reports.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to program computers for HVAC system operations.
Ability to estimate costs of installing HVAC systems up to 100 tons.
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required.
Must be able to rotate through on-call duties, covering evenings and weekends per the on-call procedures and guidelines.
Must be able to successfully complete driver's clearance process.
Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9).
Vocational or technical training

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, service, and repair light commercial heat pump/air conditioning systems and other HVAC equipment such as refrigerators, fume hoods, window units, exhaust ventilators, coolers, deep freezers and unit ventilators.
Regulate and monitor air conditioning compressors, cooling tower fans, building air handling equipment for central and local stations and other related support equipment as prescribed by operating procedures.
Test air and hydronic systems to isolate problems.
Adjust distribution valves and reset temperature and humidity controls for steam supplied and self contained generation systems.
Perform service tasks.
Install wiring and controls to connect components and controls to electrical power sources at low line voltage.
Diagnose HVAC system problems using computer applications.
Review mechanical blueprints, schematics, specifications, and performance data to identify and provide interpretations of system problems and performance.
Service and repair traps, flash tanks, piping, control valves, condensate pumps and meters on steam systems.
Perform mechanical joining of piping through soldering, brazing and gas welding.
Insulate piping and mechanical equipment and repair insulation in air duct systems.
Assist with snow plowing and snow/ice removal campus-wide as required and directed.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
Attend and participate in required training for role.