HVAC Technician I - San Angelo, United States - Angelo State University

Description

Job Title HVAC Technician I Position Number Department Facilities Management Salary $38,500 Job Summary/Description

Under general supervision, performs skilled mechanical work related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the University's HVAC and Central Plant equipment.

HVAC Technician I works under the guidance of the Lead HVAC/Controls Technician in corrective and preventative maintenance of HVAC and Central Plant equipment.

Typical Duties/Job Duties

• Lubricates and cleans mechanical parts.
• Changes air filters on equipment.
• Meets daily with mechanical staff to discuss plans, schedules, deadlines and other issues.
• Participates in repair and maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration and related mechanical equipment with difficult or special problems.
• Performs water test, analyzes and treats hot, chilled and condenser water systems. Maintains equipment logs.
• Keeps Lead HVAC/Controls Technician informed of equipment status.
• Communicates with Facilities Management personnel, faculty, staff and contractors.
• Attends trainings, seminars, and other meetings as needed.
• Cleans and maintains work areas, university vehicles and mechanical rooms.
• Performs after hour, holiday and weekend repairs on a rotating on call schedule and as needed in the event of emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of HVAC systems maintenance, including related electrical and pneumatic controls.
• Basic knowledge of math, algebra and geometry.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to gain knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of environmental requirements related to building maintenance.
• Demonstrate initiative and perform quality work in a busy, multi-task environment.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics as related to plant issues.
• Ability to operate computer keyboard.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment to component level.
• Ability to read and understand complex manuals and diagrams.
• Must be able to adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to operate maintenance vehicles, industrial hand and power tools, welder, personnel lifts, fork lift, computers, sheet metal fabrication, equipment, software, fax, copier, and calculators.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certification required.
• 5 years HVAC experience Technician type I or higher.
• Refrigeration EPA approved certification is required.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and have a driving record acceptable to the University's insurance company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school training in HVAC or related systems preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires frequent walking, standing , reaching, climbing, and bending.
• Periodic carrying, kneeling, pushing and pulling.
• Required to lift up to 80lbs.
• Visual and hearing acuity as well as normal color vision are required.
• Basic manual dexterity with both hands is required and both feet are utilized in the operation of equipment and/or vehicles.
• Ability to power grip tools is also necessary.
• Position requires working indoors and outdoors.
• Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees.

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S471P Open Date 12/20/2023 Close Date Desired Start Date Review Start Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Required Number of References