HVACR Tech I/II (Zone 4)

HVACR Tech I/II (Zone 4)

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Maintenance and Trades

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $39,510.00/Yr. - USD $71,870.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: Production & Skilled Trades

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Facilities Maintenance Zone 4

Associated Division: Vice President-Facilities Mgmt

Req ID: 7957

Overview

Interested in an opportunity to join a dynamic team that is dedicated to providing excellent customer service at Auburn University? Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a motivated and skilled HVACR Technician to join our team. As part of Facilities Maintenance Zone 4, you will play a vital role in maintaining the comfort, efficiency, and operational integrity of our campus. Your work will ensure that heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems are functioning optimally, while supporting the students, faculty, and staff who make Auburn such a special place.

If you're a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys making a visible difference, we'd love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, replacement, or repairs to a variety of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment including: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, semi-hermetic compressors, split systems, flame safeguard controls, air compressors, air driers, and packaged units.
• Assists in planning, scheduling, and executing major HVACR system repair projects, such as the replacement of air handling units, chillers, or boilers and to lead emergency repair efforts to repair such units.
• Inspects and troubleshoots HVACR systems and their components (e.g. air handling units, chillers, heat exchanges, heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation equipment, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating operating status and material condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending a proper course of action.
• Oversees and plans assigned work orders using Facilities Management AIM work order system to prioritize and schedule work to best meet the need of Auburn University and its customers. Identifies options, develops solutions, and takes action when responding to customer requests.
• May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
• Will be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy. "Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel".

Qualifications

Level I:

• High School - High school diploma
• 2 years of experience as an HVACR technician.
• Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions.

Level II:

• Some college; vocational or Associate's Degree in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems, Refrigeration, Building Control Systems or related fields of study.
• 5 years of experience as an HVACR technician.
• Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions.
• Substitution allowed for Education: When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Driver's License required

Universal Refrigerant Card within 90 days

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!