HVACR Technician

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a motivated and skilled HVACR Technician to join our team as part of the Facilities Maintenance Zone 4. This role is vital in maintaining the comfort, efficiency, and operational integrity of campus heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys making a visible difference and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma and 2 years of experience as an HVACR technician (for Level I).
Some college; vocational or Associate's Degree Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems, Refrigeration, Building Control Systems or related fields of study and 5 years of Experience as an HVACR technician (for Level II).
Valid Driver's License - Upon Hire.
Universal Refrigerant Card - within 90 days of Hire (for Level I).
Universal Refrigerant Card - Upon Hire (for Level II).
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) HVAC Support Technician Certification or approved equivalent per Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: "Training, Education & Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel" - Upon Hire (for Level II).
When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Responsibilities

Performs installation, replacement, or repairs to a variety of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment including: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, semi-hermetic compressors, split systems, flame safeguard controls, air compressors, air driers, and packaged units.
Assists in planning, scheduling, and executing major HVACR system repair projects, such as the replacement of air handling units, chillers, or boilers and to lead emergency repair efforts to repair such units.
Inspects and troubleshoots HVACR systems and their components (e.g. air handling units, chillers, heat exchanges, heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation equipment, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating operating status and material condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending a proper course of action.
Oversees and plans assigned work orders using Facilities Management AIM work order system to prioritize and schedule work to best meet the need of Auburn University and its customers. Identifies options, develops solutions, and takes action when responding to customer requests.
May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
Will be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy "Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel".