HVAC Mechanic III

Maryland Connect•Saint Charles, MO

2d•$33 - $35

About The Position

Under general supervision, the HVAC Mechanic III installs, services, repairs, and operates large, complex commercial and industrial HVAC systems. The position is responsible for HVAC equipment and system components, including reciprocating, screw, centrifugal, and absorption chiller plants, and may support large regional heating and cooling facilities serving multiple campus buildings. The role performs journey-level HVAC work, with responsibility for diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, installing, testing, and operating complex HVAC systems. It interprets technical data, manufacturer and supplier information, mechanical drawings, specifications, and contract documents; recommends equipment selections; may supervise contractors and provide warranty notification; guides and trains maintenance personnel in the HVAC trade; and may direct the work of other mechanics. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt state position with comprehensive benefits at Salisbury University.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Eight years of progressively responsible experience in any combination of air conditioning, refrigeration, temperature control, steam distribution, or heating trades.
Comprehensive knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration principles and HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance practices.
Knowledge of refrigerants, their environmental impact, and gas reclamation.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements related to the refrigeration trade, the National Electric Code, and related plumbing, steamfitting, and electrical practices.
Skill in commercial and industrial HVAC work, trade tools, welding, brazing, soldering, silfoss, blueprint and schematic interpretation, precision measuring tools, and computer-based HVAC diagnostics.
Employees assigned to CFC refrigerants must maintain certification required by federal law.
A valid Maryland non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large commercial or industrial HVAC systems.
Experience with centrifugal, reciprocating, or screw compressors; hydronic pumps; burners; central station air handlers; low-pressure steam systems; temperature controls; variable-speed drives; power electronic devices; Direct Digital Controls (DDC); indoor air quality analysis; and large chiller plants.
Experience supervising contractors, training maintenance personnel, estimating HVAC installation costs, and working in a campus or similarly complex institutional environment.

Responsibilities

Install, service, repair, and operate large, complex commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
Diagnose, repair, maintain, install, test, and operate complex HVAC systems.
Interpret technical data, manufacturer and supplier information, mechanical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Recommend HVAC equipment selections.
May supervise contractors and provide warranty notification.
Guide and train maintenance personnel in the HVAC trade.
May direct the work of other mechanics.
Maintain certification required by federal law when assigned to CFC refrigerants.