HVAC Controls & Refrigeration Mechanic IV

Job Title

This position is responsible for serving as the overall manager of the HVAC section of maintenance, including commercial refrigeration, natural gas heating systems, low-pressure steam, hot water boilers, chill water systems, and high and pressure cooling systems.

Essential Job Duties

The duties include performing preventive maintenance of HVAC/refrigeration systems, maintaining overall responsibility for HVAC operations, responding to temperature and environment management issues as they arise, monitoring and controlling EMS campus-wide, tracking data, facilitating prioritization efforts from EMS reporting, maintaining records of supplies, time, and materials expended, issuing work assignments, monitoring work performance, coordinating with trades and building schedules, coordinating projects involving outside contractors, monitoring inventory, submitting estimates, handling refrigerants/oil according to EPA standards/safety, maintaining and monitoring work space and quality controls, supporting other skilled trades, managing installation of new systems - HVAC/refrigeration, operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing chilled water systems, repairing and maintaining commercial refrigeration systems, replacing/repairing compressed air systems, repairing pneumatic and electronic digital HVAC controls, and performing all other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

Maintain availability for after-hours call-in, when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models; solid working knowledge of energy control systems; ability to interpret blueprint specifications, drawings, and schematics; ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents, visitors, vendors, volunteers, and the general public; knowledge of local contacts in trade to aid in problem solving; knowledge of and skills to operate various HVAC/refrigeration testing and repair equipment; ability to install complete HVAC systems ranging from small residential to large commercial; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; knowledge of systems analysis and systems evaluation activities; knowledge of related mechanisms and mechanics involved, including machines and tools used; knowledge of building and construction materials, methods, and tools; knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology; knowledge of computers and electronics involved, including circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware/software, and related applications/programming; dependability, attention to detail, cooperation, analytical thinking, initiative, adaptability/flexibility, and leadership skills.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/equivalent is required; associate's degree in air conditioning and refrigeration or a related field, is preferred; five years of related experience required. Current, valid driver's license is required; EPA University Refrigerant license is required; journeyman gas fitter's license is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io, option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.