HVAC Mechanic III

HVAC Mechanic IIIThis position is located at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) in Rockville, MD. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Facilities Manager, the HVAC Mechanic III is responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, servicing and operations of the HVAC systems and associated equipment at the Universities at Shady Grove for Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4 (approximately 540,000 GSF); one five-story, 700-car capacity parking garage; and one six-story, 600-car capacity parking garage on campus. The HVAC Mechanic III position would be responsible for maintains all components, subcomponents, and other aspects of the HVAC equipment, including but not limited to the following systems and system components: Air handling systems; Split System Air Conditioning Units; HVAC Electrical Power Distribution Systems and Transformers; All Controls; Electric/Electronic and Pneumatic Systems; Hot Water Boilers and Burners; (Electric and Natural Gas); A/C Package Units; Cooling Towers, Heating Water Pumps, Chillers, Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes; Sump Pumps; Hot Water Heating Systems (Gas & Electric); Water and Steam Piping and components (HVAC related only); System Components; Data/Communication environmental controls.Physical Demands of Position: To work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment; tools and supplies and/or exert force up to 50lbs; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery or equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. This position is considered "Essential Personnel" subject to 24-hour 7 days/week span of operations. Work is generally performed during normal working hours however it is expected that those in this position work whenever necessary to ensure the facility is running safely and efficiently at all times. After hours, service calls are to be expected during summer months and times of extreme inclement weather.Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the refrigeration trade; of National Electric Code; of basic mathematics including area, volume, and weights and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. General knowledge of the Siemens Apogee System.Supervisory Responsibilities of Position: HVAC system service sub-contractorsLicensure and Other Requirements: Current MD HVAC journeyman or higher-level license. CFC (Universal) Certification. Possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class C Driver's license or equivalent with fewer than 6 points.