Job Details

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

We are seeking a HVAC Technician whose primary duty is to repair and maintain the heating, ventilation and cooling systems for all Peabody buildings maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Working in partnership with outside contractors and vendors, ensures the safe and efficient operation of the equipment. This position also performs a variety of additional duties in support of the maintenance operation of Peabody which consists of 11 buildings and 6 performance halls.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Will operate, maintain, repair and make adjustment to all HVAC systems on the Peabody campus to include water source heat pumps, window air conditioners, split systems, boilers, hot water heaters, fan coil units, cooling towers, pumps, chillers, and automatic temperature control systems.
• Works closely with outside contractors to ensure their adherence to existing service contracts and works collaboratively on problems.
• Will diagnose, troubleshoot, repair malfunctions, provide preventative maintenance, schedule work with outside contractors, and maintain parts, components and materials as necessary.
• Maintain inventory of various hot water, steam systems, chilled water, domestic water replacement components, air handling unit air filter replacement schedules, and maintenance of belts, bearings, and electronic/pneumatic components.
• Maintain and be expert in the computerized Metasys system.
• Opens and closes work orders and enters them properly and efficiently into the work order system. Keeps the appropriate people informed of the status of the work order.
• Thorough knowledge of three Leslie unit hot water heaters.
• Works with the facilities and housekeeping team on snow removal and safety.
• Assists with furniture replacement for campus spaces and maintaining the office warehouse.
• Assists with routine to intermediate plumbing, carpentry and electrical work.
• Maintains all tools, equipment and inventory for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform the job.
• Complies with all building and safety regulations and all university policy and procedures.
• Required to respond to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of health and safety. Will involve occasional overtime and weekend work.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Three years in the field experience in an HVAC service atmosphere.
• MD Driver's license with good driving record.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC Journeyman’s’ license.
• Air conditioning and electronics courses.
• Familiarity with steam traps, pumps, pneumatic control system.
• Significant experience with HVAC, maintenance and/or contracting work environments.