HVAC & Refrigeration Technician

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY • Forest Grove, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice. At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Performs skilled work in maintaining, operating, and repairing of all campus buildings and facilities. Inspect, repair, install, and maintain physical facilities requiring skilled mechanical and trade work. Performs work in the inspection, repair, construction and documentation of all work, systems, and hazardous conditions pertaining to HVAC units and their control systems. Responsible for maintaining and repairing all HVAC/Refrigeration equipment and controls in all campus buildings. Includes all boilers, chillers, heat pumps, packaged units, cooling towers, VAV/VVT units, steam systems and refrigeration equipment. Responsible for operation, calibration and maintenance of all building control systems, including pneumatic, electric and DDC. Knowledge in Niagra, Mitsubishi, Pelican, Johnson, Compass and Daikin controls is preferred. Will maintain detailed logs of all preventive maintenance and repair activities. The emphasis is on preventive maintenance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of overall related facilities working experience.
• 5 years overall HVAC/Refrigeration experience (in all aspects of repair and maintenance).
• 3 years experience with pneumatic control systems.
• 2 years experience with DDC control systems.
• 2 years experience with boilers, chillers, cooling towers and packaged units.
• Licensure required: Oregon Building Codes Division issued LME or LEB Electrical and Universal CFC Refrigeration.
• Ability to be on-call for emergencies, evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Valid Oregon Drivers License.
• Communicates with students, faculty, staff and the public appropriate to the age of the individual served.
• Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision-making.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance.
• Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
• Demonstrates confidentiality regarding information pertaining to all students, faculty and staff.
• Maintains proper appearance and personal conduct for the employee’s particular job.
• Uses effective communication skills taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing, and questions with all customers.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to interpret and follow written schematics and blueprints.
• Good communication and customer service skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse campus population.
• Able to complete a University Drivers Safety Course as well as other OSHA required training programs.
• This role requires a strong commitment to workplace safety and the adherence to all established safety protocols. This includes, but is not limited to, proper use of personal protective equipment, reporting unsafe conditions, participating in safety training and actively promoting a culture of safety within the team. Failing to adhere to safety regulations can have serious consequences, including disciplinary action.
• Comfortable working at heights of up to 50 ft. using ladders scaffolds and high lifts.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crouch frequently for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with minor air balancing a plus.
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather, noise, odor, dust and temperatures.
• Experience with computer-based PM programs is desired.

Responsibilities

• Respond daily to safety and emergency situations regarding students, faculty, and staff.
• Replace all air filters and fan belts on a scheduled basis.
• Scheduled inspection, adjustment and calibration of all equipment and controls as per manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Respond to comfort complaints (i.e., too hot, too cold, odors, etc.).
• Maintain preventive maintenance logbook and services histories on each piece of equipment.
• Annual calibration of all pneumatic controls.
• Clean and service all kitchen refrigeration equipment as needed.
• Keep all other engineers and campus community informed of work being performed that may impact their living, teaching, or work area.
• May lead or instruct other workers as required.
• Ability to work with outside contractors following all University procedures and reporting procedures.
• Operate hand and power tools in a skilled manner; fabricate material and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required by the Facilities Engineering Supervisor, Lead Engineer or Director of Facilities and Safety Management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Generous retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks, snowshoes, and bikes)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed