HVAC Technician

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management has an opportunity to work on the beautiful campus. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefits package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, university-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more. The ideal candidate will be flexible, and will possess great service skills with a willingness to learn. This is a full-time, on campus opportunity. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an apprenticeship program in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning as approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training; or six (6) years of experience in HVAC; or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable job knowledge can be acquired as determined by Ball State University.
• Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, University policies, procedures, and communications, and perform mathematical functions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.
• Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty.
• You must be 18 years or older.
• Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
• Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth.
• Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and measuring instrumentation and equipment.
• Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment.
• Task requires the mental ability to receive, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
• Requires the ability to efficiently operate a computer keyboard as prescribed by management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic controls for HVAC systems.
• Over six (6) years of HVAC experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, and report work performed on Preventive Maintenance Forms.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, repair and calibrate controls on all HVAC equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and lubricate HVAC related pumps, motors, dampers, and other related equipment; inspect and clean coils and fans; inspect belts, vibration absorbers, and other related equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, diagrams and specifications pertaining to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of various job related chemicals, environmental concerns, and technological improvements/advancements.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and install insulation on water lines, steam lines, pumps, and other HVAC related equipment.
• Operate building automation systems related to HVAC, including computer hardware and software.
• Construct, fabricate, remodel, maintain, and repair air system fabrications for HVAC Systems as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned. May require any or all of the above mentioned abilities.

Benefits

• medical and prescription plans
• dental
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• university-funded retirement
• tuition discounts
• affordable health and dental insurance
• robust short-term disability
• long-term disability and life insurance plans
• retirement benefits
• 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State
• 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree
• 80 percent of your graduate tuition

What This Job Offers

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