Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic II

Position Information

Posting Number	20121517Staff
Working Title	Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic II
Pay Rate	Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.
Employment Category	Clerical/Support
Regular/Temporary	Regular
If temporary, list duration
Type of Appointment	Fiscal
Contract Period	12 month

Position Summary Information

Position Summary	The Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic II is under the direct supervision of the HVAC Supervisor performing inspections, servicing, and repairing heating, cooling, ventilating and refrigeration equipment. Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities	-Install, inspect, troubleshoot and repair commercial HVAC equipment to include the following: roof top units, chillers, cooling towers, central air handling equipment and boilers. -Troubleshoot and repair control circuitry and refrigerant circuitry. -Perform preventative maintenance. -Maintain accurate maintenance records on equipment. -Serve as boiler operator as needed. -Must wear proper PPE (safety shoes, hearing and eye protection)as required. -Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	-Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately. -Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. -Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public. -Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. -Ability to successfully complete assignments using appropriate methods, materials, tools and equipment in maintenance work as described above. -Ability to recognize occupational hazards and take appropriate safety precautions. -Ability to follow instructions. -Ability to drive light motor vehicle. -Ability to maintain accurate records. -Ability to perform light to heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under some unfavorable climatic conditions. -Ability to work overtime as required. -Ability to work in an on-call capacity and inclement weather duties.
Physical Requirements	-Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. -Bending, twisting and lifting weights to 100lbs. -Heights and working on elevations of 60 feet. -Work off ladders and lifts.
Required Minimum Qualifications	-High school graduate or equivalent. -A minimum of three (3) year of previous commercial HVAC work experience. -Universal refrigerant-handling certification. -Valid driver’s license. -Experience in building and/or energy management systems. -HVAC work involving electrical, refrigerants, air and water balancing and air flow. -A background check will be required of the successful applicant. -An official transcript (if applicable) and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date	02/18/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	$2,500 signing bonus payable after 60-days of employment.