HVAC/R Technician

Job Details

Job Title: HVAC/R Technician
Location: Sarasota, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 62329

Department

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located in Sarasota, Florida, and is a department of Florida State University. Learn more about The Ringling at https://www.ringling.org/about-ringling/careers/.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for the maintenance and repair of The Ringling's HVAC and chilled water loop systems.

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs HVAC equipment.
• Monitors operation of computerized heating ventilation and air conditioning system (Chilled Water Plant).
• Maintains appropriate operational logs. Makes appropriate system adjustments to maintain consistent system production and efficient energy consumption. May make emergency decisions affecting system operation and/or shutdown.
• Troubleshoots and identifies chilled water pipe problems.
• Performs installs of new or repairs heating and/or air conditioning equipment, including compressors, condensers, and pumps. Recharges air conditioner units with refrigerant as needed.
• Inspects and maintains low pressure gas fired boilers.
• Generates and responds to emails and work orders via online work order system. Updates work order system once per day regarding progress and/or upon completion of assignment.
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in monitoring work orders and overseeing daily work projects assigned to the team. Works to ensure project quality, identifies deficiencies and reports to supervisor. Uses motorized vehicles to travel campus.
• Assists with emergency and or special Facilities' maintenance projects, as assigned, that support museum operations and provides general assistance for the Facilities department.

This position serves as lead worker for the Ringling Facilities Building Maintenance Team and, in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, ensures assignments are carried out by staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years' experience; or a relevant Technical or vocational degree may substitute for experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to hire.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in small spaces/heights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with computerized heating ventilation and air conditioning systems and low pressure gas fired boilers.
• Knowledge of and ability to: Safely operate machinery, tools, equipment and materials. Perform skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other related trades work. Use a computer-based work order system (FacilityDude).