HVAC Technician II

HVAC Technician II

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

Position Details
Location	Gulf Coast Research Laboratory 703 East Beach Drive Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564 United States
Division	GCRL Building Maintenance
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Salary Range	22.52 - 22.52
Pay Grade	N08
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 as assigned by Physical Plant administration.

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.

Installs, maintain and repairs electrical components of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Primary responsible for filter maintenance which includes routine change out as required by the Physical Plant maintenance procedures and/or as directed.

Performs scheduled preventative maintenance. Maintains and repairs air handling equipment. Overhauls all types of boilers; installs and repairs piping of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and install new equipment as needed.

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.

Assist other Physical Plant staff with other trade work as required.

Serves as a member of the Physical Plant Essential Personnel and as directed by the Director of Physical Plant participates in pre-emergency preparations and post emergency recovery efforts and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three years facility or commercial HVAC experience.  Driver's License required.   
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to obtain EPA Refrigeration Handling Certification required.
• Ability to operate personal computer with general understanding of application software, and an understanding of the internet.
• Skill in managing ones’ own time and the time of others.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction maintenance, repair, and operation of light and heavy equipment, including vehicles.
• Skill in installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Skill in the operation, maintenance, and repair of applicable equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, and to interpret drawings and diagrams.
  

Preferred Qualifications  
Associates degree or certificate in HVAC or related field of study and three years facility and/or commercial HVAC experience.

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.