HVAC Mechanic

HVAC Mechanic

Maintains, repairs, installs, and modifies a variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Electrical: troubleshoots and wires electrical, electronic and pneumatic control circuits. Reads, sketches and traces circuit schematics with test and measurement instruments.

Mechanical: performs troubleshooting, routine and repair service, as well as overhaul of various types of refrigeration equipment and systems, air handlers, boilers, furnaces, heating and hot water systems, pumps, compressors, and all associated auxiliaries.

Fabrication: repairs, fabricates and installs all types of piping, instrument systems, sheet metal and structural components.

Documentation: must be able to use, follow and understand the manufacturer's maintenance and service literature, assist in ordering parts, maintain machinery history logs and follow the guidelines of a preventive maintenance and work order system. Works under general supervision. Develop and document PM requirements.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED equivalent plus H.V.A.C. training courses are required, plus four (4) years experience as a journey level HVAC or a journeyman in a related trade.

To be qualified as a journeyman, an individual must have completed the required training through a formal apprenticeship program.

Must be able to read and sketch basic diagrams, interpret plans and specifications.

Preference will be given to individuals with comprehensive skills training and centrifugal chiller experience.

Must be able to follow job related oral and written instructions in English.

Demonstrate skilled, safe use of power and hand tools, and operate within the guidelines of the work order system.

Must be able to lift and move moderately heavy objects, up to 65 lbs. safely.

Knowledge of applicable safety procedures and regulations required.

Frequent kneeling and bending of the legs and back required.

Be able to work at elevated heights such as roof tops, extension ladders, on scaffolding, etc.

Must possess a valid California driver's license.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to facilitate the performance of this work by persons with physical or mental impairments. This position is included in the SCU Maintenance bargaining unit. Union membership is a condition of employment.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

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