"HVACR Technician I/II"

HVACR Technician I/II

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Facilities Management

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4737P

Home Org Name: Facilities Maintenance Zone 3

Division Name: VP, Facilities Management

Job Class Code: ND18/ND19

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

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 the Facilities Maintenance Zone 3, 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.

Why Should YOU Choose Auburn University?

• Auburn University was named a "Best in Alabama" employer by Forbes! Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.
• Competitive state benefits including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.
• Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents. Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.

Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.

Our Mission: The mission of Facilities Maintenance is to provide and maintain campus facility systems and environments that are safe, comfortable, and conducive to learning and research through excellent customer service. To learn more about Facilities Maintenance, please visit: https://fm.auburn.edu/maintenance/

Essential Functions

Level I:

• Performs routine repairs and preventive maintenance to a variety of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment including air handling units, chillers, heat pumps, exhaust fans, fan coil units, variable air volume boxes, motors, pumps, air distribution machinery, pneumatic and digital controls, hot and chilled water distribution and variable volume systems. Performs seasonal transitions of systems to and from heating and cooling.
• Performs basic repairs of HVACR systems and equipment including air handling units, chillers, heat pumps, exhaust fans, fan coils units, variable air volume boxes, motors, pumps, air distribution machinery, pneumatic and digital controls, hot and chilled water distribution and variable volume systems.
• Assists in major component replacement and systems repairs under the supervision of higher level technicians. Assists in executing HVACR system repair projects, such as the replacement of air handling units, chillers, or boilers as well as emergency repair efforts to repair such units.
• May 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".
• 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.

Level II:

• 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 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".
• 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I

High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience as an HVACR technician.

Level II

Some college; vocational or Associate's degree in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems, Refrigeration, Building Control Systems or related plus 5 years of experience as an HVACR technician. OR High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience as an HVACR technician.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Level I:

• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration theories, principles, and systems operations.
• Knowledge of understanding of all major HVACR system components; what they do, how they work, and how to install or replace them.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices for HVACR systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, single phase and three phase electrical systems including wire sizing.
• Basic knowledge of generator operation and repair, workplace safety, and safe work procedures.
• An understanding of industrial safety procedures and practices pertaining to working around operation equipment.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on HVACR equipment, such as changing filters and belts, cleaning units, working on thermostats, valves, ductwork, gauges, diffusers, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVACR systems including proper recovery/reclaiming or refrigerant, finding and correcting superheat or sub cooling, sweat cooper, soldering/brazing, insulating refrigerant lines, performing leak test, flush lines.
• Ability to assist in the installation, repair, and/or replacement of common HVACR system components such as AHUs, VAVs, DX Units, Hydronic systems, chillers, boilers, variable frequency drives, and heat exchangers.
• Ability to wire circuits/components.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical and mechanical system drawings.

Level II:

• Journeyman level knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair and proper operation of a wide array of complex HVACR systems.
• Journeyman level knowledge regarding a wide array of complex HVACR systems components such as AHUs, VAVs, DX Units, Hydronic systems, chillers, boilers, variable frequency drives, and heat exchangers.
• Journeyman level knowledge regarding troubleshooting, assessment, and diagnostic techniques for complex HVAC and refrigeration system problems.
• Journeyman level knowledge regarding project management and the planning, directing, scheduling, and managing of HVACR system repair projects; HVACR control systems and the ability to install repair, and replace control components; digital controls and the ability to install, repair, and replace digital control components; pneumatic controls and the ability to install, repair, and replace pneumatic control components.
• Journeyman level knowledge in the use of air and water flow measurement equipment and the ability to accurately use such equipment; building air and water "test and balance" procedures and practices and the ability to test and balance a building system.
• Basic knowledge of fire alarm systems and how they interact with HVACR system operation and controls.
• Supervisory skills, along with the ability to communicate tasks and direction to subordinates in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to install, repair, and/or replace a wide array of HVACR system components such as AHUs, VAVs, DX Units, Hydronic systems, chillers, boilers, variable frequency drives, and heat exchangers.
• Ability to troubleshoot, assess, and diagnose routine HVAC and refrigeration systems problems.
• Ability to assist in planning and executing HVACR system repair projects.
• Ability to install, repair, and replace HVACR control components, digital control components, pneumatic control components.
• Ability to accurately use of air and water flow measurement equipment.
• Ability to test and balance a building system.
• Ability to use building automatic systems (such as Johnson Controls Metasys system) to find and trouble shoot issues.

Minimum License and Certifications

Level I:

• Valid Driver's License
• Universal Refrigerant Card or must obtain within the first 90 days of employment.

Level II:

• Valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to selection.
• Universal Refrigerant Card.
• North American Technician Excellence (NATE) HVAC Support Technician Certification or approved equivalent per Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: "Training, Education & Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel".

Salary Range: $38,350 - $69,780

Job Category: Facilities/Skills Trades

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama