HVAC Specialist, Islander Housing
About The Position
The Mechanic HVAC Specialist, under direction, provides maintenance and preventative maintenance for HVAC equipment including boilers, air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, fans, and air compressors. This role operates and maintains the building automation control system for the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). Responsibilities include assisting with locating and diagnosing maintenance problems, conducting warranty services, performing emergency repairs, monitoring chemical treatments for various systems, operating pneumatic equipment, assisting with HVAC system design, installation, maintenance, or repair, monitoring and responding to alarms, and troubleshooting failed components. The specialist will also assist in developing a comprehensive energy conservation program, providing an annual report and proposed plan of work, and ensuring proper training of personnel regarding safety and craft development. Additionally, the role involves routine inventory audits, analyzing historical data and market trends for stock purchasing reports, utilizing standardized procedures for work requests via the StarRez application, and implementing preventive maintenance for HVAC equipment such as filter changes, coil cleaning, and system checks. The position requires operating a TAMUCC vehicle or golf cart to navigate to and from worksites and performing other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six (6) years of related experience in HVAC, utility plant operations, and boiler/tower chemical treatment experience.
- Associate's degree and four (4) years of related experience in HVAC, utility plant operations, and boiler/tower chemical treatment experience.
- Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related experience in HVAC, utility plant operations, and boiler/tower chemical treatment experience.
- Master’s degree
- Knowledge of or experience with repairing various types of equipment.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to make mathematical computations.
- Ability to measure accurate distances using a measuring tape or other measuring devices.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintain a valid Driver License.
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.
Nice To Haves
- EPA Certification
- HVAC Certification
- Mechanical Knowledge
Responsibilities
- Operates and maintains the building automation control system for the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS).
- Assists with locating and diagnosing maintenance problems on equipment, conducting warranty services and quickly performing emergency repairs on certain equipment items.
- Monitors chemical treatments for condensers, air-handlers, and vertipak systems to ensure chemicals are utilized properly for preventative maintenance and to ensure equipment is operating at maximum efficiency.
- Operates pneumatic equipment in the installation and repair of mechanical equipment.
- Assists with the design, installation, maintenance, or repair of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems.
- Monitors and responds to alarms and provides troubleshooting to determine cause of failed components.
- Assists in the development of a comprehensive energy conversation program. Provides an annual report and annual proposed plan of work.
- Ensures proper training of personnel with regard to safety and craft development training via online resources, seminars, and workshops.
- Operate a TAMUCC vehicle and/or golf cart to navigate to and from worksites.
- Conduct routine inventory audits by implementing standardized procedures for when parts are ordered and utilized by categories to always know what is in stock and what is needed.
- Analyze historical data and market trends to be able to produce reports on stock purchasing habits and to be able to show how stock will be used.
- Utilize standardized procedures for attending to and closing out work requests utilizing StarRez application.
- Implement preventive maintenance for HVAC equipment to include, filter changes, coil cleaning, and system checks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical ($0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution)
- Up to 83% of premium covered by the university for Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
- On-campus wellness opportunities
- Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Book scholarships
- 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
- 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
- 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
- 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
- 12-15 paid holidays each year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
