HVAC Mechanic II

HVAC Mechanic II

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of HVAC Mechanic II.

Position Details
Location	Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division	HVAC Services and Plumbing
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Salary Range	17.40 - 17.40
Pay Grade	N07
Posting Close Date	Open until filled

Job Summary 
Performs journeyman level work in the installation, maintenance, modification, overhaul, service, and repair of University heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related systems.

 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

Inspects mechanical room equipment in each building for proper operation and performs minor adjustments and repair.

Performs duties as requested by maintenance orders upon request by all University personnel and students.

Calibrates and repairs pneumatic controls and regulates gauges and controls to proper settings for desired temperatures and humidity.

Repairs domestics, commercial, and scientific refrigeration and replaces compressors, motors, cold controls, adding or replacement of refrigerant and air compressors. Performs scheduled preventative maintenance changing of oil and filters, inspecting condensers, washing coiling tower, changing gear box oil, greasing pump and motor bearings, and performing annual cleaning and inspection of pressure vessels and repairs all pumps.

Maintains and repairs air handling equipment to include replacement of belts, bearings, and filters; washes cooling and heating coils; and inspects dampers and motors.

Problem solving of issues with chillers.  Abilities to change settings on chillers panels, check alarms, and report issues with VFDs and Boilers.  Required to read alarm codes on chillers, Boilers, VFD and Booster pumps and make repairs.  Able to make changes on Chiller panels.  Clever brooks, Trane, Johnson Controls ADX and FX controllers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Valid Driver's License, EPA Refrigeration Handling Certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 

• Utilizes VOM, amper reading devices, welding equipment, torches, hand power tools, chain hoists, A-frame, tube rollers, taped dire sets, refrigerate recycling equipment, electric refrigerate sealers, bearing pullers, drill press, machine lathe, pipe threading machine, and metal cat-off saws. Also use standard hands tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and pliers.
• Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills:  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Preferred Qualifications: 
Previous work experience with Siemens Insight, Siemens Desigo, TRANE, Johnson Facility Explorer, and Niagara AX control systems.  Previous work experience with commercial HVAC equipment operation such as chillers, air handlers, pumps, boilers, and variable air volume units.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.