IUOE Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

University of Rochester•Seneca, SC

3d•$30 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This role involves installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of air conditioning (heating, ventilating, cooling, filtration, humidifying), controls, and refrigeration systems. The mechanic will maintain all types of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including absorption, centrifugal, and compressor units, and perform required preventive maintenance. The position operates under minimum supervision and may guide or train lower-classified trades personnel. The role requires adherence to all University, Departmental, and OSHA safety policies, practices, and requirements.

Requirements

High school education and 4-6 years experience as a building heating, ventilating, cooling and controls mechanics plus the ability to read and write the English language; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Certification required

Responsibilities

Installs, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of air conditioning (i.e. heating, ventilating, cooling, filtration, humidifying), controls, and refrigeration systems; maintains air conditioning and refrigeration equipment of all types including absorption, centrifugal and compressor units.
Performs required preventive maintenance on installed equipment.
May guide, direct and train lower classified trades personnel.
Inspects and examines various components which make up the system to detect mechanical or electrical failures. May change filters, clean units and perform other maintenance.
Disassembles various related equipment to note condition and make necessary repairs or replacements.
May check electrical, electronic and pneumatic controls peculiar to air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and make necessary adjustments, repairs or replacements.
May pump down and charge units with appropriate refrigerants.
Performs installation of equipment as outline by engineer, using blueprints, sketches, specifications and manufacturers recommendations.
Tests and balances air and chilled/hot water systems.
Keeps records and makes reports of daily work, emergency/service calls investigated, service rendered, results of troubleshooting and general condition of equipment and systems. Makes recommendations for modification.
May review controls and control systems for proper operation, sequencing and optimum efficiency and recommends changes to achieve optimum operation. Performs work to accomplish same.
Required to adhere to all University, Departmental, and OSHA safety policies, practices, and requirements, as a condition of employment.
Performs other related duties of similar complexity, including the maintenance of tools, etc.