HVAC Specialist - Springfield, United States - Missouri State University

Description

• Performs journeyman level heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of high and low pressure refrigerant systems, including lithium bromide absorption systems, by inspecting and testing those systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performing required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or adjustment of thermostatic controls and blowers, and providing an estimate of repair(and/or replacement) costs beyond the capability to perform.
• Ensures that HVAC systems provide an appropriate living and working environmental for the campus by troubleshooting and repairing control devices and wiring within the HVAC primary system, and maintaining, repairing, modifying secondary refrigerant systems including pumps, valves, cooling, air moving equipment and local temperature/pressure controls.
• Contributes to efficient and effective HVAC operations by advising the designated supervisor on the quantity and types of materials that should be ordered and stocked for use in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) projects.
• Minimizes institutional liability regarding the University's compliance with federal regulations by complying with policies, laws, and regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal and the use of chemical substances and materials, utilizing specialized equipment in the recovery and recycling of regulated refrigerants, and maintaining and submitting monthly records of refrigerant recovery-recycling activities as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Provides technical assistance on the purchase of new or replacement mechanical equipment or systems by reviewing and preparing equipment specifications, and advising the Maintenance Supervisor on equipment capability and compatibility, installation requirements and costs, and potential operations and maintenance expenses.
• Assists with documenting the cost of heating, ventilation and air conditioning maintenance repairs and services by keeping records of time and materials to be charged to each job, and providing periodic status reports to the designated supervisor and the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor with ensuring that contract heating, ventilation and air conditioning services meet specified results and/or work orders thus minimizing future operational problems by observing (spot checking) the work performed and advising the Maintenance Supervisor when contracted services fail to meet specifications or endanger University property or lives.
• Promotes preventive maintenance as a strategy in maintaining electronic test equipment and mechanical tools by keeping accurate records on each piece of equipment indicating all required and performed maintenance, performing spot checks of equipment to determine their working condition, and scheduling and supervising the periodic cleaning and servicing of tools and equipment.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Mechanical Maintenance Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.