HVACR Specialist II - Facilities Management (Revised)

Nevada System of Higher Education•Charleston, SC

2d•$73,073•Hybrid

About The Position

Under direct supervision, this role involves performing preventive maintenance on various equipment related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, fuel and combustion systems, and auxiliary equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, logging operational data, responding to emergencies, repairing and modifying systems, troubleshooting electrical circuits, and installing new components for energy efficiency. The position also entails making parts purchases, maintaining inventories, preparing records, and handling chemicals according to policies and regulations. This role may require travel between campuses and working evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment; OR one year of experience as a HVACR Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Nice To Haves

Ability to estimate material and labor needed to complete a job.
Ability to secure technical advice and diagnose system failures.
Ability to design system modifications and installation.
All knowledge, skills and abilities required at the lower level.
Working knowledge of prison security and custody procedures, if applicable.
General knowledge of supervisory techniques and procedures.
General knowledge of departmental and State purchasing procedures.
Ability to establish and monitor security measures necessary to perform work in a correctional setting.
Knowledge of industry publications and manufacturers supporting the heating and air conditioning industry.
Ability to direct the work of other skilled personnel.
Ability to plan and schedule seasonal maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on various equipment related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, fuel and combustion systems, forced air furnaces, radiant heaters, chillers, air handlers, window air conditioning units, evaporative coolers and refrigeration units.
Maintain auxiliary equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, pipe systems, compressors, humidifiers, condensers and pneumatic and electronic control units.
Adhere to established maintenance schedules to replace filters, lubricate motors and fans, replace belts, conduct chemical analysis and add correct proportion of treatment chemicals, and cleaning other mechanical equipment located throughout a facility.
Inspect equipment for proper functioning; check meters, gauges and other instruments; inspect occupied areas for comfort; adjust safety and limit controls; log information related to temperatures, pressures, fuel consumption, water level, time and date, and respond to emergencies such as utility and equipment failure.
Repair and modify equipment and components related to heating and air conditioning systems by repairing or replacing damaged pipes or valves including brazing, soldering, pipe fitting or adding new piping valves and controls.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits associated with heating, air conditioning and refrigeration including tracing dead circuits, rewiring circuits, repairing or replacing electrical components such as starters, contactors, relays and control units; repair or replace burner gun assemblies; recover refrigerant and recharge refrigeration equipment.
Diagnose equipment failure; make repairs and test system functions using common hand and power tools, brazers, solderers, torches, voltmeters, amprobes, oxygen analyzers and precision measuring instruments.
Install new components such as thermostats, timers or insulation to make older equipment more energy efficient.
Make parts and material purchases and maintain inventories according to departmental policies and State regulations; and prepare and maintain records related to work activities.
Store, handle and dispose of coolants and other chemicals in accordance with established policies and regulatory requirements.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Travel between campuses and work evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefits

19.25% PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan)
Vacation & sick leave benefits
12 paid holidays
Educational benefits
Health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal)
Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
On campus employee discounts
Professional and personal development opportunities
Statewide employee purchase programs