HVAC Mech II

HVAC Technician

The Physical Plant Department invites applications for a full-time, nonexempt position with benefits. Under general supervision, installs, services and repairs all components or sub-components of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Mechanics at this level install, diagnose problems, and repair commercial and industrial heat pumps and centralized air conditioning systems up to 250 tons with multiple zone applications.

Benefits: Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year). Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only).

Responsibilities:

• Operates, services and repairs air handling and hydronic pumping systems of various designs.
• Performs test and balance procedures to air and hydronic systems to determine required adjustments; makes adjustments to assure optimal system operation.
• Tests water cooling towers; adds chemicals for control alkalinity algae and scale formation in condensers; tests water in closed loop systems; add chemicals to control corrosion and bio-growth.
• Diagnoses, maintains, and performs service repairs to gas burners; replaces heat exchangers and component controls; tests and sets up burner operation to provide proper fuel to air ratios.
• Maintains variable frequency drive applications on pumps and fan.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Six years progressively responsible experience in any combination of air conditioning, refrigeration, temperature control, steam distribution or heating trades.
• Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration; of the practices and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems; of refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment.
• General 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 on fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, steam fitting, and the electrical trades as they pertain to HVAC systems.
• Skill in the installation, repair and maintenance of commercial or industrial HVAC equipment and systems; in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade; in welding, brazing, soldering and silfoss; in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturer's recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing and operation; to use computers and related software to diagnose HVAC system problems.
• Ability to prepare written reports; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work at heights up to 35 feet.
• Ability to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 pounds; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery or equipment.
• Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands:

Preferences:

Licenses/ Certifications:

Employees assigned to work with CFC refrigerants must maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

EEO Statement:

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement:

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.