UNIV - Trades Specialist V - HVAC Shop

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Plans, supervises and assigns work to trades crews engaged in general repair, maintenance or construction activities that involve one or more trades, such as carpentry, masonry, electricity, welding, heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC), automotive repairs, plumbing and boiler operation. Screens, selects and provides on-the-job training for trades personnel. Makes recommendations on the repair, replacement and maintenance of buildings and equipment. Plans, organizes, schedules, monitors and evaluates trades activities. Assists in the compilation of data; prepares correspondence, reports, summaries and budgets. Maintains, rebuilds and tunes pianos. Performs high level trades skills in the maintenance and repair of military equipment. Installs, repairs, inspects HVAC equipment and systems. This includes work on chillers, cooling towers, DX units, window units, ice machines, hot/cold rooms, motors, controls, etc. All sizes and types of HVAC systems. When working on equipment, ensures there is no unauthorized gas releases into the atmosphere. Makes installations, tests, and repairs in accordance with E.P.A. and other applicable regulatory guidelines. (35%) Essential Recharges air conditioning systems with refrigerants as necessary. Reset air conditioning and refrigeration system and check for proper operation after power failure. Adjusts and calibrates pneumatic and electronics controls. (25%) Essential Overhauls compressors, condensers and other equipment as needed. Diagnose and repair equipment problems pertaining to air conditioning, heating and refrigeration. Uses proper tools and electrical meter. (15%) Essential Coordinates repairs and inspections with Energy Management Operator for proper shutdown and startup of air conditioning systems throughout campus. (10 %) Essential Supervises and instructs mechanics of lower grade. Brief supervisor of any problems that may affect proper operation of equipment (10%) Essential Maintain work area and job site in clean and orderly manner and performs miscellaneous and related duties as required. (5%)

Requirements

A high school diploma and three years trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
Some positions require a commercial driver's license.
Some positions require EPA-approved freon recovery certification.
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
Ability to climb.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.
Ability to work below ground.
Ability to work from elevated areas.
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
Ability to bend.
Ability to twist at the waist.
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
Ability to crawl while performing job functions.
Possess good grip strength.
Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to fully use both legs.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., unassisted.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more, assisted.
Ability to carry objects on plane, on ladders, up stairs, etc., weighing up to 50 lbs, unassisted.
Ability to push/pull equipment carts.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.
Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
Good peripheral vision capabilities.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks, etc.
Possess maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools, both manual and powered.
Ability to qualify physically for respirator use.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
Ability to obtain and maintain EPA Approved Freon recovery certification.

Responsibilities

Plans, supervises and assigns work to trades crews engaged in general repair, maintenance or construction activities that involve one or more trades, such as carpentry, masonry, electricity, welding, heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC), automotive repairs, plumbing and boiler operation.
Screens, selects and provides on-the-job training for trades personnel.
Makes recommendations on the repair, replacement and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
Plans, organizes, schedules, monitors and evaluates trades activities.
Assists in the compilation of data; prepares correspondence, reports, summaries and budgets.
Maintains, rebuilds and tunes pianos.
Performs high level trades skills in the maintenance and repair of military equipment.
Installs, repairs, inspects HVAC equipment and systems. This includes work on chillers, cooling towers, DX units, window units, ice machines, hot/cold rooms, motors, controls, etc. All sizes and types of HVAC systems. When working on equipment, ensures there is no unauthorized gas releases into the atmosphere. Makes installations, tests, and repairs in accordance with E.P.A. and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
Recharges air conditioning systems with refrigerants as necessary. Reset air conditioning and refrigeration system and check for proper operation after power failure. Adjusts and calibrates pneumatic and electronics controls.
Overhauls compressors, condensers and other equipment as needed. Diagnose and repair equipment problems pertaining to air conditioning, heating and refrigeration. Uses proper tools and electrical meter.
Coordinates repairs and inspections with Energy Management Operator for proper shutdown and startup of air conditioning systems throughout campus.
Supervises and instructs mechanics of lower grade. Brief supervisor of any problems that may affect proper operation of equipment
Maintain work area and job site in clean and orderly manner and performs miscellaneous and related duties as required.