HVAC Technician Senior

Boise State University • Boise, ID

6d

About The Position

To perform journey-level installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; perform related work. Regularly works on tasks that are varied and complex. Applies full range and job knowledge; frequently adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet specialized needs; may serve as lead; performs broad and/or focused assignments under general supervision; originality and ingenuity are often required to help establish procedures in functional area; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks.

Requirements

• EPA universal certification for service technicians
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Quality control analysis
• Charging, starting, and checking for proper operation of HVAC type equipment and related devices
• Troubleshooting and repairing digital electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems
• Starting, stopping, and troubleshooting chiller operations and chilled water systems
• Modifying and/or installing natural gas and water piping
• Operating, maintaining, diagnosing problems, and repairing industrial type HVAC systems and control devices
• Performing basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and sheet metal work
• Welding and repairing material and brazing pipe
• Cutting, brazing and soldering high pressure refrigerant piping
• Idaho HVAC Journeyman Licensing
• Universal Refrigerant Licensing
• A Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on all HVAC installations, fire and boiler alarm and surveillance control systems (high and low pressure); defines and implements preventive maintenance programs for motors, steam condensate return traps, pumps, controls, compressors, auxiliary heating and cooling systems, and related devices; compiles reports for changes, including reporting costs, estimating values, and justifying changes; reviews work of construction; maintains air distribution and balance systems; adds chemicals and analyzes water treatment for chill water and heating systems; plans and installs auxiliary control systems; prepares system for winter carry-over and cold weather conditions; calibrates pipe and vent sizes; may design and install sheet metal; installs/inspects thermostats, and electrical wiring of furnaces, unit heaters, and cooling units; reviews new designs and concepts.
• Tests/maintains emergency electrical equipment such as generators and battery operated lighting; inspects and maintains specialized items; repairs switches and light fixtures; repairs broken pipes, fixes leaks.
• Assists other maintenance and crafts staff performing their duties; responds to emergency call-backs.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

What This Job Offers

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