HVAC Technician (Facilities Management)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

9d•$22 - $38

About The Position

The HVAC Technician operates, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) equipment serving the JHU campus. The position requires experience across all phases of HVAC-R service, operation, and maintenance and reports to the HVAC Supervisor. The technician helps maintain safe and comfortable facilities and ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment. The role may assume supervisory responsibilities when needed, but normally defers to the HVAC Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of field experience in an HVAC service environment; additional education may substitute for required experience according to the JHU equivalency formula.
CFC certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform algebra and/or geometry, interpret technical information, write technical materials, communicate persuasively, and solve practical problems.
Knowledge of indoor air monitoring equipment and interpretation of resulting data, design and construction standards, air conditioning and heating codes, hazards and safety precautions, and refrigerant handling and disposal.
Skill operating equipment used to install, repair, and maintain HVAC-R equipment; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and handling hazardous materials.
Ability to schedule activities or meetings, gather and classify data, and use job-related equipment.
Ability to read and write work orders and complete records and maintenance schedules.
Ability to interact respectfully and courteously with faculty, students, staff, and visitors.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, or otherwise move about campus continuously.
Ability to ascend and descend ladders periodically to perform building maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Training in the HVAC industry through an apprenticeship or similar education from an accredited organization.
CFC certification.
Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with assigned foremen and other trades to complete projects and work orders efficiently.
Diagnose problems or failures in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and identify repair or replacement needs.
Fabricate equipment parts to meet specialized needs or replace unavailable parts.
Inform personnel about procedures and work-order status to support decisions, appropriate actions, and compliance with building and safety regulations.
Inspect HVAC-R systems and components to evaluate their condition, identify needed repairs, and recommend preventive maintenance.
Install heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems.
Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment in safe operating condition and ensure their availability.
Participate in assigned meetings, workshops, training, and seminars.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance to keep HVAC-R systems functioning.
Prepare written materials, including repair-status information and activity logs, to document work and convey information.
Repair heating and air conditioning systems and components, including pumps, motors, air handlers, fan coils, and piping.
Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure materials are available for installation and repair work.
Respond to emergency situations during or after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.
Transport tools, equipment, and supplies to ensure required materials are available at job sites.
Communicate problems, solutions, and effects concerning the work environment to faculty, staff, and students.
Make decisions concerning the safe operation of building and campus systems.