HVAC MECHANIC

HVAC Mechanic (Campus Maintenance)

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Join our UAB Facilities Campus Maintenance team and put your HVAC expertise to work in a stable, mission-driven environment where your skills keep our campus running strong every day.

Position Summary:

To perform skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and inspection of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across existing and renovated facilities. To ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely by conducting routine and preventive maintenance activities, including inspection, troubleshooting, adjustment, and component replacement. To respond to routine and emergency service requests in a timely manner and support building operations. To collaborate with other maintenance personnel and trades to complete work assignments and maintain facility functionality.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Maintains, repairs, modifies, replaces, installs, and performs routine and preventive maintenance on a wide variety of light and heavy duty heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment for existing facilities and those under renovation.
• Inspects installations of HVAC equipment installed by others.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance, including operating, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, and reporting issues on assigned HVAC equipment.
• Reads, understands and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers' operating and/or maintenance specifications as related to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes.
• Assists other maintenance personnel including electricians, plumbers, maintenance technicians, and sheet metal workers in the completion of work assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues
• Skill in performing routine and preventive maintenance tasks
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and equipment manuals
• Knowledge of safety practices, tools, and equipment used in maintenance work
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other trades
• Ability to respond to service requests and prioritize work in a timely manner
• Must be able to demonstrate advanced HVAC competencies, including direct digital control installation and setup, air-flow measurement and calculation, and compressor overhaul and refrigerant handling.