Certified HVAC Technician

Job Details

University of Delaware

Job No: 502507

Work Type: AFSCME

Location: Newark, DE

Categories: Facilities Management

Job context:

Under general supervision performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the inspection, installation, maintenance, adjustment, and replacement of HVAC systems (including dx-comfort cooling systems using refrigerants) according to manufacturers recommendations, department standards, and applicable State and Federal code and regulations. Must efficiently diagnose and resolve difficult heating and cooling problems, complete work order requests, inspect HVAC equipment and/or projects, and comply with proper disposal, recovery, recycling, and documentation of CFCs and HCHCs. Must follow all requirements and be in compliance with the Clean Air Act of 1991.

Responsibilities:

Examples of Work: Inspects and maintains equipment according to manufacturers recommendations and generally accepted department standards for all HVAC, Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) and Refrigeration systems. Operates and maintains recovery/recycle equipment and storage tanks per EPA guidelines. Reads, interprets, and works from sketches, blueprints, and schematics that relate to HVAC systems. Repairs and maintains all HVAC controls, whether pneumatic or electronic. Performs seasonal overhauls and troubleshoots transition of systems from heating to cooling and vice versa. Operates and maintains the Energy Management System as required. Maintains and repairs all components for both the condensate water and low-pressure steam distribution systems in each building. Carries out other limited trade tasks such as electrical repair and minor sheet metal duct work as required. Maintains RO/DI water treatment systems and associated components. Maintains processed air distribution systems. Performs housekeeping duties on all HVAC systems and in all mechanical rooms. Completes online permits as necessary. Uses computer, laptop, and/or other mobile devices to access e-mail, receive work instructions and other administrative information to include electronic payroll forms. Communicates daily using a two-way radio, and/or mobile device in order to respond to work-related routine and emergency information. Ensures shop owned equipment in proper working condition. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Training and Experience:

• Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Minimum of four (4) years journeyman experience as a HVAC mechanic required.
• A certificate of completion as a Type I and II technician as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, of the Federal Clean Air Act.
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of domestic, commercial and industrial HVAC systems and satisfactory completion of four-year certified State of Delaware HVAC apprenticeship program or equivalent.