HVAC and Utility Piping Mechanic

The HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic, reporting to Shop Supervisor, installs, repairs, overhauls, and maintains heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) or refrigeration systems, including performing complex and precision work related to hydronic piping systems for university housing facilities. This person performs welding techniques in the design, layout, fabrication joining, and repair of piping, consistent with pipefitter level skills; maintains and repairs boilers, chilled water system components and related equipment in university dorms and apartments; and performs other tasks which, combined, comprise of a preventive maintenance program for Housing Facilities.

This position requires driving University vehicles or golf carts.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs,
  maintains, and repairs boilers and related equipment, e.g., piping, heat
  exchangers (steam and electric feed) and control valves.
• Installs,
  maintains, and repairs chilled water related equipment, e.g., water pumps,
  valves, regulators, check valves, electric and pneumatic controls, gear
  boxes, and related energy management equipment.
• Installs,
  maintains, and repairs HVAC related equipment, e.g., tanks, pumps, timers,
  valves, regulators, electric and pneumatic controls.
• Installs,
  maintains, and repairs air handlers and related equipment, e.g., air
  supply/return/ exhaust motors, fans, and vents.
• Inspects,
  evaluates, maintains, and repairs fire extinguishing systems, including
  standard testing of related building fire safety equipment.
• Inspects,
  evaluates, maintains, and repairs generators and related equipment.
• Maintains
  and repairs circulating pumps and related equipment for domestic water
  systems.
• Participates
  in Housing Emergency On-Call Program.
• Works
  with department supervisors and staff in maintaining established
  preventative maintenance programs for all housing facilities.
• Performs
  facility inspections, documents work request activity and related
  requirements.
• Maintains
  assigned shop inventory, tools, and equipment.
• Assists
  with various departmental activities during August student Move-in
  process.
• Performs
  related duties as assigned or required to meet Housing & Residential
  Life goals and objectives.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge
  of HVAC or refrigeration tools, equipment, and materials common to the
  trade.
• Knowledge
  of repair, maintenance, and installation techniques.
• Knowledge
  of all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Skill
  in reading and understanding schematics.
• Skill
  in analyzing HVAC or refrigeration malfunctions from performance and
  testing equipment readings and determining appropriate repairs.
• Skill
  in installation, repair and maintenance of all systems and assignments
  common to the trade.
• Skill
  in estimating time and material requirements for work projects.
• Ability
  to effectively communicate.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Housing
  & Residential Life is a security sensitive department, and this
  position requires a fingerprint criminal background check.

• Completion of a high school education or high school diploma
  equivalency is required.
• Journeyman level position/ Apprenticeship program, technical
  training experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Six years of progressively responsible HVAC or refrigeration equipment installation, maintenance and repair experience.

OR

• Completion of a four year federally approved technical training program in the installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC or refrigeration equipment.

OR

• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources.
• Chlorofluorocarbons Certification.