HVAC Technician II

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician II troubleshoots and provides repairs and preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment including chiller plants, energy management systems, building controls, and related equipment. Responds to off-campus work requests and provides support to other skilled trades.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of full-time experience operating and maintaining related HVAC equipment in an educational, institutional, industrial or similar setting.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Recovery Type 2 certification.
Completion of appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute for equivalent years of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
General knowledge of all building maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical.
Knowledge of applicable safety and OSHA requirements.
Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) applications.
Demonstrated skill in troubleshooting HVAC units and related equipment.
Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, logs, and files on equipment history and plant operations.
Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Three years full-time experience performing and recording preventative and general maintenance of chiller plant machinery.
Experience verifying and identifying proper software and hardware operations.

Responsibilities

Installs, operates, repairs and provides preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment and related equipment.
Troubleshoots HVAC-related devices and equipment shutdown/restart procedures.
Repairs or replaces compressors, condensers, valves, piping, thermostats, dampers, grills, turning vanes, motors, belts, and controls.
Balances HVAC systems and recharge and recover refrigerants.
Uses a university supplied vehicle to respond to off campus work requests.
Maintains records and logs of all equipment history and plant operations as required.
Provides support to other trades such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, general maintenance to ensure timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment.
Complies with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, university policy and accepted safe work practices.
Cleans and maintains work areas and personal equipment.
Responds to emergency and after-hours equipment failures to ensure continuation of service and operations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.