"HVAC and Utility Piping Mechanic"

Position Highlights

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 & Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $25.50-$31.88

Compensation Type: hourly rate

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Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level OC2

Job Family Plant Operations

Job Function Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates HSG-HRassist@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.