HVAC Mechanic Apprentice /Entry Level 18-24 Months - Facilities Management & Campus Services

Core responsibilities:

This position will require flexibility in working various shifts, overtime, and call-out work. You will need to be able to work outside during inclement conditions in a safe and effective manner.

• Adjust and repair pneumatic, electric, and electronic control HVAC components.
• Monitoring and controlling HVAC equipment via computer interfaces, requisition job parts and supplies.
• Inspect and monitor HVAC equipment including AHU's, FCU's, self-contained units, CRAC units and refrigeration equipment. Maintain and repair as needed.
• Requisition job parts and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• EPA CFC Universal certification required
• Graduation from HVAC trade school (must include transcript with resume for application to be considered)

Experience:

• Two years of full-time experience in an institutional (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.
• One year apprentice level experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC and/or structural trades preferred.
• Additional experience in HVAC system and DDC installations preferred.
• Documented on-the-job experience using hand tools.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Perform scheduled inspection and scheduled maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Work in cooperation with other crafts, install new HVAC, refrigeration and associated control systems.
• Must be able to work effectively with other craft employees and deal with difficult people effectively. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage challenging customers.
• Must understand the scope of the job assigned and communicate effectively with customers to ensure scope of work is understood.
• Ability to move and work in confined spaces, up and down ladders and to work from ladders, scaffolding and bucket truck platform.
• Travel to jobs over a 100+ acre campus with many hills and stairs.
• Operate on and off-road vehicle or light trucks on support of assigned work.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds from ground to overhead.
• Ability to pass a physical exam for clearance to wear a respirator when working near hazardous environments.

Requirements:

• Successful Background Check
• Valid PA Driver's License
• Motor Vehicle Records (conducted annually)
• Fitness for duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam
• Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Screen
• PA Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)