HVAC Mechanic

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Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department of Mechanical Maintenance

Install, maintain, and repair campus heating and air conditioning systems, units, and related equipment. Perform skilled work in installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of food production equipment in compliance with all state, federal regulations and trade codes.

• Install, maintain, repair, and overhaul commercial and residential heating and air conditioning equipment 
• Replace compressors, fan motors, bearings, and shafts 
• Install, maintain, and repair related equipment (i.e., air filtering systems, ice machines, refrigeration/freezer units, gas fryers, gas and electrical ovens, conveyor ovens, electric steam kettles, bakery equipment, commercial dishwashers, steam tables, warming tables) 
• Perform preventive maintenance and make daily routine visual inspections of boiler rooms, heating and cooling systems, and equipment in assigned buildings and areas; check fluid levels and belt tightness 
• Respond to emergency calls and/or work orders related to air conditioning, heating, hot water equipment, and ventilation systems 
• Maintain chillers, cooling towers, boilers, air handlers and other commercial and residential heating and cooling equipment for campus 
• Take water samples, and maintain proper chemical levels in boilers and cooling towers 
• Maintain medium pressure steam boilers used for heating domestic water and preparation of food 
• Repair pneumatic controls and calibrate thermostats 
• Test and treat swimming pools
• Comply with State and Federal requirements for use, handling, and transport of all refrigerants 
• Weld and perform steel fabrication projects 
• Maintain inventory as to eliminate down time in production 
• Select materials and equipment at a competitive price 
• Keep daily log of time spent on each job and materials used 
• Follow all safety and other risk management policies in performance of work 
• Attend safety meetings 
• Maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment, assigned service vehicle, boiler rooms, and work areas 

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification within timeline specified by department

Required Experience

• Two (2) or more years of related work experience

$18.41 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

• Schedule of Availability  

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to work with tools of the trade, and troubleshoot and solve problems
• Ability to analyze while multi-tasking
• Perform measurement of mechanical devices and components
• Ability to manage projects to fit budget, deadline, and timeline decisions
• Provide technical advice to non-technical and technical audiences

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Thorough knowledge of inner workings of heating and cooling units, and refrigerators and freezers
• Knowledge of federal regulations regarding conservation, recovery, and recycling of refrigerants
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical processes

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Effective mathematics and detail orientation skills
• Adept at testing, modifying and re-testing

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on February 1, 2024.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at [email protected] .

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected] .

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments
• Subject to extreme temperatures and exposure to outdoor elements
• Walk, climb, balance, stretch, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and stand throughout day
• Work in confined spaces
• Work at heights up to and occasionally exceeding 25 feet
• Occasionally required to assemble and work from lifts, scaffolds, and ladders
• May be required to operate a University vehicle 

• Standard + DMV