HVAC Mechanic

Universities of Wisconsin•Eau Claire, WI

6d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision of the Facilities Shop Supervisor of Facilities Management, the HVAC Mechanic inspects, maintains, and services campus climate-control systems, including heating and cooling water and steam systems. The position also assists with maintaining swimming pool equipment and campus air compressors, and maintains and repairs building plumbing systems and components. The role requires current EPA Refrigerant Handling Certification. The position performs repair, maintenance, overhaul, and preventive maintenance on building heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, and related equipment; maintains campus water and steam systems; monitors and adjusts HVAC systems through the computerized maintenance management and EMS systems; and services kitchen, laboratory, plumbing, and some electrical systems. Other duties include simple welding repairs and duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Current EPA Section 608 Technician certification (Universal Refrigerant Handling).
Meet standards for operating a State of Wisconsin fleet vehicle.
Professional experience in the HVAC trade.
Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC/R systems, equipment, and related mechanical systems.
Experience working on computerized and digital HVAC systems, including DDCs.
Ability to follow safety requirements and procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
Customer service skills.
Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school with an HVAC certificate, or equivalent experience in maintenance and/or HVAC.

Nice To Haves

Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial, commercial, or multi-building HVAC/R systems.
Experience using computers for work tasks, including building management systems and work order systems.
Experience maintaining safety and security for oneself and others when working in occupied areas.
Experience resolving or mitigating hazards according to appropriate procedures.

Responsibilities

Repair, maintain, and overhaul building heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, and related equipment, including fans, coils, bearings, air-handling units, pumps, filters, controls, pipes, valves, and steam traps.
Repair and maintain movable equipment such as window air conditioners, portable vacuum pumps, and departmental equipment.
Clean condenser and evaporator tubes; rebuild compressors, heat exchangers, and related equipment; and comply with applicable federal and state refrigerant regulations.
Perform preventive maintenance, including replacing filters, checking bearings, replacing valves and seals, changing oil, and cleaning and flushing coils.
Monitor, adjust, maintain, and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems, including pneumatic controls.
Maintain and repair swimming pool equipment, chlorinator pumps, campus air compressors, and related equipment.
Provide direction to maintenance personnel on operation and maintenance of campus steam, water, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
Fabricate and install ventilation ductwork and make design recommendations.
Fill chilled-water systems at the beginning of the cooling season and drain them at the end of the season.
Test chilled- and heating-water systems, adjust chemical feed as needed, and maintain an inventory of water-treatment chemicals.
Test swimming pool water, adjust chemical feed as needed, and maintain an inventory of treatment chemicals.
Provide input on water-system design or redesign and troubleshoot and repair low- and high-pressure campus steam systems.
Monitor the EMS for HVAC problems, address problems indicated by alarms, and adjust EMS schedules.
Maintain, repair, and replace kitchen equipment and maintain and repair campus laboratory equipment.
Service, repair, and rebuild building plumbing equipment, including water closets, urinals, showers, faucets, valves, and fittings.
Service, repair, and clean building sewer systems, including drains, cleanouts, and garbage disposals; service and repair building gas and air lines.
Work with electricians to repair electrical systems.
Perform simple welding repairs and other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Develop and schedule operational work plans for staff occasionally; perform and document scheduled preventive and routine maintenance.
Identify, prioritize, troubleshoot, and escalate system problems, equipment malfunctions, and repair needs.
Receive, prioritize, and respond to service requests according to established timelines and policies.