GMT - HVAC Technician

Ohio Wesleyan University•Delaware, OH

147d•Onsite

About The Position

Ohio Wesleyan University Facilities Services is seeking an HVAC Technician to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with various campus groups and contribute to a team focused on skill growth and employee development. The successful candidate will apply their knowledge and skills to repair, install, maintain, and troubleshoot heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, including associated systems. Responsibilities include completing routine and emergency work orders, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting the efficient operation of the University's heating plant and related systems such as steam distribution, pneumatic, hydronic, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and energy management. The role also involves assisting with the preventative/corrective maintenance program, maintaining inventory levels, contributing to other facilities areas as directed, and coordinating/supervising outside contractors for services like chiller and boiler maintenance, A/C maintenance, sprinkler inspections, boiler water treatment, PM programs, and energy management. The technician will also report work rule and safety violations to the supervisor and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Vocational or technical training or degree.
Universal Refrigerant License/Certification.
Strong Commitment to Customer Service and a willingness to contribute across campus to support students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Five (5) year’s experience in a related field such as stationary engineer, HVAC, plumbing, or refrigeration.
Broad-based background and knowledge of all mechanical trades with an emphasis on HVACR and building automation systems.
EPA refrigeration certification.
Skill in record keeping.
Knowledge and experience of: electrical control systems, motors and motor control, basic wiring methods, soldering/brazing techniques, and commercial kitchen appliances.
Knowledge of National, State, and Local mechanical installation, operation, and safety codes.
Skill in using MS “Word” and “Excel” software.
Possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to pass OWU background check.
Possess a Universal license for refrigerant.
Be able to lift weights common to trade.
Be able to work at heights common to trade.
Be on an emergency call-in rotation schedule.
Must be able to be contacted 24/7 during assigned on call schedule.

Nice To Haves

Prior BAS experience with Delta, Ecostructure, and or Tridium is desired.

Responsibilities

Supports the efficient operation, maintenance, and testing of the University heating plant, as well as the following systems: steam distribution, pneumatic, hydronic, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and energy management.
Aid in the implementation of the preventative/corrective maintenance program.
Assist in maintaining supply/inventory levels of shop requirements.
Contributes to other trades and area within facilities as needed and directed by supervisor or other leadership within OWU.
Helps to coordinate and supervise outside contractors/vendors who provide contractual support for the mechanical trades department functions, such as: Chiller maintenance, Boiler maintenance and inspection, A/C maintenance, Building sprinkler inspections, Boiler water treatment, PM programs, Energy management.
Reports work rules and safety violations to the supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.