Campus HVAC & Refrigeration Technician

About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university. Job Summary Maintains, repairs, replaces, and installs all phases of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems and equipment to provide quality building environments enhancing the learning experience and comfort for the students, faculty, and staff. Changes air filters in all HVAC equipment and Clean/Replace A/C vents as needed. Checks equipment operation and report any issues of the A/C to the department coordinator. Assists in operating, maintaining, altering, and repairing the Facilities Maintenance equipment and HVAC systems at the Modesto Maidique Campus. Performs preventive maintenance on all HVAC systems, units, and equipment. Operates four Carrier Chillers (1500 tons), seven Trane Chillers (5-1500 and 2-1000 tons), and one York Chiller (1000 tons) in the Main, Substation, Satellite, and EC CU Plants. Assists with corrective and preventative maintenance of these units and associated equipment. Operates motor vehicles to transport materials in the performance of these duties. Performs a variety of operating and preventative maintenance duties to ensure that the University's HVAC equipment is maintained to provide the University community with an adequate and uninterrupted comfortable working environment. Performs pre-scheduled preventative maintenance on Air Handlers, Pumps, and Ventilation systems. Performs belt adjustments and changes, filter cleaning and/or changing, coil cleaning, motor replacement, bearing lubrication/replacement, general cleaning of equipment and mechanical rooms, and periodic painting of the equipment and/or rooms. Communicates problems and utilities concerns to the Department Coordinator seeking their expertise and/or solution. Operates, maintains, and repairs .5 to 25 ton central/package A/C units and individual A/C units on campus. Performs coil cleaning, motor repairs/replacement, Freon charging and recovery, electrical switch control replacements, and routine preventative maintenance. Operates and maintains cooling towers. Performs fan motor/drive repair/replacement, pump cleaning, water analysis and water treatment equipment inspection, and routine preventative maintenance. Operates and maintains all chilled water pumps, all exhaust/supply fans, all water coolers, and lab fume hoods and associated fans (ie: lubricates/cleans, repairs, and replaces) to keep equipment operating efficiently as designed. Operates the FIU Energy Management Systems to check and monitor building temperatures and settings as needed for events and normal use. Operates FIU's Maximo Work Order program to document work being completed thru corrective, routine, and preventative maintenance requests. Generates, creates, and completes work orders with actual/time and log inputs in a timely manner. Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Two (2) years of HVAC experience; OR equivalent combination of specialized training program in the repair of HVAC equipment and related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Valid Florida Driver License Job Category Staff Advertised Salary $35,573-$42,000 Work Schedule Begin time: 8:00 AM End time: 4:30 PM Working Condition(s) Operating University Vehicles (all types) Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check Driver's License Check Other Information Ability to work flexible hours as needed. 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