HVAC Mechanic II

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

4d•$22 - $22

About The Position

Install, operate, repair, and preventively maintain pneumatic/electric air conditioning (A/C) equipment. Service and refurbish all types of A/C and refrigeration equipment, including controls systems that are connected directly to, and operate, field devices. Troubleshoot field-connected devices (including unitary controllers, variable air volume (VAV) controllers, electronic and pneumatic thermostats, and control programs related to field devices operating HVAC equipment). Repair or replace valves, piping, thermostats, dampers, grills, turning vanes, motors, belts, and controls. Preventively maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Balance HVAC systems. Recharge and recover refrigerants in A/C systems. Perform and support HVAC construction projects and departmental jobs. Mentor and train lower-level technicians Enter maintenance data via the work order system for work requests (WR) and time. Maintain EPA Refrigerant Recovery Journal. 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. Initiate purchases of materials and parts used for repairs Clean and maintain shop, work areas, and personal equipment. Operate state/UF vehicle(s). Valid Florida driver license required. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Recovery TYPE ll Certification Post-offer health assessment Criminal background check This is a Must Progress position. Employee must participate in the HVAC FaSTPath Program and meet the requirements to progress to HVAC Levels III and IV. Training will be provided. NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Schedule may vary depending on location Total hours per week: 40 Emergency work (as needed) Swing shift/on-call/standby (as required) Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of two years (or equivalent) of an HVAC apprenticeship program or two years of appropriate experience: appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
Valid Florida driver license required
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Recovery TYPE ll Certification
Post-offer health assessment
Criminal background check
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 read work requests
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

Nice To Haves

3 Years EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of the most modern and improved materials and techniques (to insure the most professional and cost-effective HVAC as possible)
Working knowledge of blueprints and schematic drawings
Skilled in troubleshooting pneumatic and electric/digital devices related to refrigeration and A/C equipment
Skilled in using normal and up-to-date equipment and materials
Skilled in soldering refrigerant and water piping/tubing
Skilled in recovering refrigerant

Responsibilities

Install, operate, repair, and preventively maintain pneumatic/electric air conditioning (A/C) equipment
Service and refurbish all types of A/C and refrigeration equipment, including controls systems that are connected directly to, and operate, field devices
Troubleshoot field-connected devices
Repair or replace valves, piping, thermostats, dampers, grills, turning vanes, motors, belts, and controls
Preventively maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment
Balance HVAC systems
Recharge and recover refrigerants in A/C systems
Perform and support HVAC construction projects and departmental jobs
Mentor and train lower-level technicians
Enter maintenance data via the work order system for work requests (WR) and time
Maintain EPA Refrigerant Recovery Journal
Provide support services to other trades
Initiate purchases of materials and parts used for repairs
Clean and maintain shop, work areas, and personal equipment
Operate state/UF vehicle(s)
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor