HVAC Technician

Location : Main Campus - Homewood, AL
Job Type: Staff Full Time
Job Number: FY2600505
Division: Finance & Business Affairs for Staff
Department: STA-Maintenance - University
Opening Date: 09/04/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt


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Description


The HVAC Technician installs, operates, maintains, repairs, modifies, and replaces all types of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and components in campus building structures.

Job Duties

• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, drawings, floor plans, and manufacturers operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, special equipment, and building structures.
• Maintain and perform repairs, alter, install, and operate air delivery equipment and support components; dampers, heating and ventilating units, including heating and cooling coils, preheaters, dampers, heat exchangers, and associated control systems for existing facilities.
• Operate, maintain, and install mechanical refrigeration systems.
• Maintain and perform work on traditional and computerized control systems and components associated with HVAC delivery systems.
• Work on water treatment for various types of closed and open systems.
• Test equipment for leaks, check gauges, and repair if needed.
• Perform inspections for preventive maintenance on all HVAC equipment.
• Lubricate fans, motors, pumps, change filters and belts, and adjust controls.
• Erect and work from ladders, scaffolding, boom trucks, and similar devices.
• Respond to maintenance and repair requests from building occupants.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations and be knowledgeable of and comply with all safety and mechanical codes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in HVAC or refrigeration equipment maintenance in a similar facility.
• Possess a valid driver's license in the State of Alabama.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion with customers and the public, including reasonable standards of personal appearance.
• Ability to move, lift, or carry up to and occasionally over 50 lbs.
• Perform tasks that require bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Approved accredited post-secondary vocational or technical school diploma preferred.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least 1 year of experience in HVAC or refrigeration equipment maintenance in a similar facility?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have current, valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to move, lift, or carry 50lbs or more?

• Yes
• No

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