HVACR Specialist 1 - Facilities Maintenance Services Department

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected]. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. Job Description 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.
An Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Certification.
An OSHA 10 certification is required within one year of employment.

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

Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare.
Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
SEC Grant-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 Grant-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.
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program