Lead HVAC Technician, iSTEM

Job ID: 288909

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location: Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with clean room and lab staff to identify and resolve equipment deficiencies and coordinates maintenance activities
• Ensures compliance with safety standards for laboratories and clean rooms
• Creates and implements preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and enhance system reliability
• Schedules maintenance tasks to avoid disrupting lab and clean room activities

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• A strong understanding of clean rooms and HVAC related to laboratory environment
• Expertise in managing airflows to maintain lab standards

Job Summary

Responsible for all aspects of the installation, maintenance, inspection, operation and repair of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC). Assists with the supervision of staff.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects buildings, fixtures, machinery, and other structural and/or mechanical systems
• Assists other technicians on emergency and corrective maintenance
• Performs independent and high-level complex maintenance work including detection and correction of mechanical systems
• Performs brazing, soldering, threading, compression joints, flaring, and other methods common to the trade
• Performs installation or modification work on all building equipment
• Schedules in-house contracting work for facilities operations projects and repairs
• Assumes duties and responsibilities during leadership absence
• Accurately maintains equipment inventory and historical records

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

EPA universal refrigerant certification

Required Experience

Three (3) years related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

ICC Mechanical Inspector Certificate or ICC Plans Examiner Certification (Active)

Experience with Delta Controls and Niagara building automation

Demonstrated experience with clean room protocols and procedures for contamination control

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Able to diagnose malfunctions and defects in equipment; determine the appropriate corrective measures
• Able to understand and comply with building, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing codes and other technical standards and specifications as required
• Able to adapt to changing work environments
• Able to operate heavy machinery and equipment, i.e., forklifts & manlifts
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawing charts and technical instructions
• Able to build upon existing knowledge in technical application of maintenance work
• Able to work with and maintain hand tools in a safe manner
• Able to use and understand all meters/test equipment related to HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance components
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of EPA chemical disposal procedures and documentation
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, equipment and materials, used in a variety of building and mechanical trades
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the use of tools and equipment
• Knowledge of appropriate safety standards
• Knowledge of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) standards
• Advanced working knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills, phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.