HVAC TECHNICIAN

University of Denver • Denver, CO

121d • $34

About The Position

The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations. This position repairs, maintains, and installs heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, including but not limited to boilers, pumps, fans, compressors, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, pneumatic and electrical controls and heat exchangers.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Journeyman skill level and minimum of 10 years experience in HVAC field.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration Certificate.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Drivers License and be insurable under University guidelines.
• Must be knowledgeable of related OSHA and EPA regulations and be able to effectively communicate regulations to others.
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam, and lift 100 lbs.
• Boiler Operators Class A license Supervisor.
• Heating and Ventilation Class A Supervisor License.
• Refrigeration Journeyman, Class A Supervisor License.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily rounds to check equipment in various mechanical rooms throughout campus.
• Checks and maintains alignment of motors with pumps, compressors and V-belt drive equipment.
• Checks and maintains operation of electric controls and starters.
• Logs equipment temperatures, pressures, and amperage draw.
• Monitors all water columns, gauges, meters, thermometers, and other indicating equipment.
• Performs chemical analysis and adds chemicals to equipment as needed.
• Diagnoses repair needs on all heating and cooling equipment and performs full corrective actions.
• Performs seasonal changeover of heating and cooling systems as well as seasonal shutdown and start-up of various systems.
• Cleans waterside equipment, cooling towers, condenser tubes, and pump strainers.
• Able to operate steam and hot water boilers, auxiliary equipment, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Reads and sketches control diagrams and schematics.
• Works with high-temperature solders, brazing methods, oxyacetylene, and electric arc welding.
• Keeps records and prepares analytical reports.
• Completes work orders distributed by the foremen on a daily basis and tracks time and material for each work order.
• Regulates and adjusts operating controls.
• Responds to call-outs for all shops and takes appropriate action.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition benefit
• ECO pass

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED