Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 (HVAC), Facilities Management [R0152838]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

10d•$54,810•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking a Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 (HVAC) for its Facilities Management department. This role involves performing skilled work in multiple mechanical and construction trades to repair, construct, and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment. Incumbents are expected to possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work. The position reports to the Facility Supervisor and focuses on skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance, including component replacement, lubrication, calibration, adjustments, and minor repairs not requiring EPA certification. Responsibilities also include maintaining water treatment systems, inspecting and verifying the operation of pumps and cooling towers, performing preventive maintenance on boilers and HVAC systems, diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment failures, and providing support across various trades like plumbing and structural maintenance. Accurate record-keeping of maintenance activities is also a key responsibility. The role may involve lead worker or first-line supervisor duties for semi-skilled or general labor staff.

Requirements

Four years of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of journey level trades persons in two or more of the major building or mechanical trades which included responsibility for performing a variety of repair and maintenance activities, laying out jobs and ordering materials; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid class C driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.
All certifications and licenses must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.
Ability to support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.
Demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

EPA certification (implied by

Responsibilities

Maintain water treatment systems within manufacturer and facility specifications, coordinating with water treatment vendors as needed.
Inspect and verify the proper operation of pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, strainers, valves, and chemical feed systems to ensure efficient and reliable performance.
Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, air handlers, HVAC systems, cooling towers, and other building equipment, including seasonal start-up and shutdown procedures, filter replacement, coil and basin cleaning, water level monitoring, and heating system inspections.
Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot boilers, air handlers, HVAC systems, cooling towers, and related mechanical equipment to identify deficiencies, equipment failures, and system malfunctions.
Determine and implement appropriate corrective actions to restore safe and efficient operation.
Provide maintenance and repair support across multiple skilled trades, including plumbing, building systems, and structural maintenance.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and preventive maintenance documentation to ensure compliance with facility standards and support equipment reliability.
May serve as a lead worker or first line supervisor to semi-skilled or general labor staff such as maintenance repair workers, part time and temporary workers; maintain assigned equipment and facility records and prepare related reports.