HVACR Specialist 1 - Facilities Maintenance Services Department

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an HVACR Specialist 1 for the Facilities Maintenance Services Department. This position is responsible for performing journey-level skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including water treatment. Duties include (but are not limited to): Respond to work orders assigned by the supervisor to University buildings for temperature problems, leaks, smells and repairs; Troubleshoot and repair chillers, cooling towers, air conditioning units, fan coils, valves, associated pumps and related cooling equipment, boilers, heat exchangers, hot water pumps, pneumatic and DDC controls, valves and related heated equipment, as well as performing water treatment services on associated heating and cooling systems and pools; Utilize building management software system to analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC equipment and systems; Perform backup duties for the Central Heat Plant Operator when required; and Other duties as assigned. To see the full Class Specifications, visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/09/09-404spc(1).pdf

Requirements

Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with an Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Certificate are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Respond to work orders assigned by the supervisor to University buildings for temperature problems, leaks, smells and repairs
Troubleshoot and repair chillers, cooling towers, air conditioning units, fan coils, valves, associated pumps and related cooling equipment, boilers, heat exchangers, hot water pumps, pneumatic and DDC controls, valves and related heated equipment, as well as performing water treatment services on associated heating and cooling systems and pools
Utilize building management software system to analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC equipment and systems
Perform backup duties for the Central Heat Plant Operator when required
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees.
SEC Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.