HVAC Technician (Heating/Ventilation)

Montana State University, Inc•Bozeman, MT

67d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the heating and ventilating operations for the MSU campus which includes the operation, preventive maintenance, and repair of facility air-handling/heating systems. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for maintenance of the following; HVAC systems, pneumatic/electric/electronic controls, building management systems, energy conservation systems, steam and water tube boilers, steam-driven turbines, boiler feedwater water treatment, steam distribution and return systems, terminal heating equipment, steam piping accessories, heating loop systems, pumps, compressors, valves, motors, meters, heat exchangers. The person in this position may work individually or as a team member as job conditions demand. Position duties require inspecting, maintaining and repairing building and utility distribution systems located throughout the campus and performing related duties as required.

Requirements

High school graduation or G.E.D. plus ONE of the following: Two (2) years full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience in the HVAC industry.
Successful completion of Vocational/Technical institute training (minimum of two years)
Familiar with air-handling and heating system preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and installation.
Familiar with tools of the HVAC industry such as test equipment, and hand and power tools.
Familiar with computerized building management and digital control systems.
Working knowledge of work safety procedures, such as lockout/tagout and asbestos safety.
Demonstrated competence using personal computers and software.
Must possess a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver's license, must obtain a valid Montana driver's license within 60 days of hire.)

Nice To Haves

Experience with computerized maintenance systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of boiler operation and maintenance such as chemical treatment.
Experience working with pneumatic control systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of air and water system balancing.
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in the maintenance of Biological/Chemical Safety Laboratories.
Experience working in a University or institutional environment.

Responsibilities

Maintenance of HVAC systems
Maintenance of pneumatic/electric/electronic controls
Maintenance of building management systems
Maintenance of energy conservation systems
Maintenance of steam and water tube boilers
Maintenance of steam-driven turbines
Maintenance of boiler feedwater water treatment
Maintenance of steam distribution and return systems
Maintenance of terminal heating equipment
Maintenance of steam piping accessories
Maintenance of heating loop systems
Maintenance of pumps
Maintenance of compressors
Maintenance of valves
Maintenance of motors
Maintenance of meters
Maintenance of heat exchangers
Inspecting, maintaining and repairing building and utility distribution systems located throughout the campus and performing related duties as required.