HVAC Mechanic I/II - Facilities Management Services (FMS)

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Facilities Management Services (FMS) is hiring an HVAC Mechanic I or II to maintain, repair, and operate HVAC equipment and related systems. Equipment includes electronic control systems, self-contained air conditioning units, refrigeration equipment in laboratories and dining service facilities, fan coil units, air handling units, and fans. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt staff position based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role is hourly and represented by Local #95 International Union of Operating Engineers; employees must be a member or agree to join within 90 days of onboarding. The HVAC Mechanic troubleshoots and repairs HVAC equipment, conducts preventive maintenance, evaluates systems for performance and safety, adjusts controls, and monitors equipment through building automation systems. The position also involves assisting with HVAC system design, ordering parts and supplies, reading blueprints and schematic diagrams, and working in accordance with building codes. Candidates must meet the qualifications for HVAC I or HVAC II. Both levels require a high school diploma or GED, completion of an HVAC or air-conditioning trade school or apprenticeship program, EPA CFC Universal certification, and at least three years of journeyman-level HVAC experience. HVAC II additionally requires at least four years of journeyman-level experience and a City of Pittsburgh Stationary Engineers License. Institutional-setting experience is preferred. Employment is subject to background and pre-employment checks, including medical and fitness-for-duty assessments, drug and alcohol screening, child protection clearances, and annual motor vehicle records checks. Applicants must have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and already be legally authorized to work in the United States; the university will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an HVAC or air-conditioning mechanic trade school or apprenticeship program.
At least three years of journeyman-level HVAC mechanic experience for HVAC I; at least four years for HVAC II.
EPA CFC Universal certification.
A City of Pittsburgh Stationary Engineers License for HVAC II.
Successful background check and valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
Pennsylvania Child Protection Clearances (Act 153).
Motor vehicle records checks, conducted annually.
Fitness-for-duty assessment and pre-employment medical examination.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Currently legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Must be a member of or agree to join Local #95 International Union of Operating Engineers within 90 days of onboarding.
Strong communication skills and ability to perform clearly defined tasks with minimal direction.
Ability to work independently and determine when additional help is needed.
Ability to professionally manage interactions with challenging customers.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Ability to work in confined spaces and on ladders, scaffolding, and bucket truck platforms.
Ability to lift 40 pounds from ground to overhead and occasionally work outdoors in inclement conditions.
Ability to pass a physical exam for clearance to wear a respirator when working near hazardous environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large institutional setting such as a college, university, or hospital.
For HVAC II, additional experience with building automation system operations and installations.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair HVAC equipment, including fan coil units, air handling units, VAV boxes, and associated components.
Repair and replace expansion valves, compressors, motors, and coils.
Check HVAC distribution systems for velocity, volume, temperature, and pressure.
Provide technical assistance with HVAC system design, installations, and modifications to existing systems.
Complete preventive maintenance on HVAC systems and some refrigeration systems.
Evaluate HVAC systems for performance and safety standards.
Adjust and repair pneumatic, electric, and electronic control components.
Supervise and control equipment through building automation systems.
Requisition job parts and supplies.
Read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams and work with familiarity with building codes.
Perform other duties as assigned.