HVAC and Utility Piping Mechanic

The HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic, reporting to Shop Supervisor, installs, repairs, overhauls, and maintains heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) or refrigeration systems, including performing complex and precision work related to hydronic piping systems for university housing facilities. This person performs welding techniques in the design, layout, fabrication joining, and repair of piping, consistent with pipefitter level skills; maintains and repairs boilers, chilled water system components and related equipment in university dorms and apartments; and performs other tasks which, combined, comprise of a preventive maintenance program for Housing Facilities. This position requires driving University vehicles or golf carts.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs boilers and related equipment, e.g., piping, heat exchangers (steam and electric feed) and control valves.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs chilled water related equipment, e.g., water pumps, valves, regulators, check valves, electric and pneumatic controls, gear boxes, and related energy management equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs HVAC related equipment, e.g., tanks, pumps, timers, valves, regulators, electric and pneumatic controls.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs air handlers and related equipment, e.g., air supply/return/ exhaust motors, fans, and vents.
• Inspects, evaluates, maintains, and repairs fire extinguishing systems, including standard testing of related building fire safety equipment.
• Inspects, evaluates, maintains, and repairs generators and related equipment.
• Maintains and repairs circulating pumps and related equipment for domestic water systems.
• Participates in Housing Emergency On-Call Program
• Works with department supervisors and staff in maintaining established preventative maintenance programs for all housing facilities.
• Performs facility inspections, documents work request activity and related requirements.
• Maintains assigned shop inventory, tools, and equipment.
• Assists with various departmental activities during August student Move-in process.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet Housing & Residential Life goals and objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of HVAC or refrigeration tools, equipment, and materials common to the trade
• Knowledge of repair, maintenance, and installation techniques
• Knowledge of all applicable codes, standards, and regulations
• Skill in reading and understanding schematics.
• Skill in analyzing HVAC or refrigeration malfunctions from performance and testing equipment readings and determining appropriate repairs.
• Skill in installation, repair and maintenance of all systems and assignments common to the trade
• Skill in estimating time and material requirements for work projects
• Ability to effectively communicate.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Housing & Residential Life is a security sensitive department, and this position requires a fingerprint criminal background check
• Motor Vehicle Division check

• Journeyman level position/Completion of a high school education or an equivalent combination of apprenticeship program, technical training and/or experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .

• Six years of progressively responsible HVAC or refrigeration equipment installation, maintenance and repair experience; OR,
• Completion of a four year federally approved technical training program in the installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC or refrigeration equipment; OR,
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources
• Chlorofluorocarbons Certification