QCW HVACR Multiple Positions/Various Work Schedules (4 Positions)

INTRODUCTION

UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has four current job openings for QCW HVACR positions at the Storrs Campus and Law School/Downtown Hartford Campuses. These are permanent, full-time, 37.5 hour per week positions. The hourly salary is $32.66/hour and is non-negotiable. These positions offer a full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. The 1st and 3rd shift positions are eligible for shift differential. Weekend differential is applied to hours worked on Saturday or Sunday if the entire 7.5-hour shift is worked.

UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees:

• Excellent and affordable healthcare options
• Full benefits package including medical and dental insurance.
• Employee retirement benefits (SERS Retirement plan).

Please see the summary of work schedules below. These positions are categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, or holidays).

These positions require participation in the Weekly On-Call Rotation Schedule; when assigned to the on-call rotation, the assigned cell phone must be carried, and calls must be responded to during the on-call assignment within 15 minutes.

The following are the current work schedules and locations this announcement is recruiting for:

• 1st Shift HVACR Shop: Tuesday – Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Supervisor Daryl Cashin
• 1st Shift HVACR Shop: Sunday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Supervisor Daryl Cashin
• 3rd Shift HVACR Shop: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. - Supervisor: Daryl Cashin
• 3rd Shift HVACR Shop: Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. – Supervisor: Daryl Cashin

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard HVACR trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilating and refrigeration; operates, maintains, repairs, installs, modifies and assembles air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon or chilled water for air cooling means and air or water for condenser means; determines required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas; uses and interprets a psychometric chart; controls and measures air flow, room air changes and room pressurizing; monitors computerized control systems; performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks; adds water treatment chemicals to boilers; makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks; keeps necessary records; in smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area; may perform duties related to similar trade areas as required; may install, modify, repair and assemble electrical or pneumatic controls for this type of equipment; may inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations; may remove pipe insulation materials associated with repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods; may act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts; may operate heavy equipment; may respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods, and standard HVACR trade practices; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; some ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trade. Two (2) years of General Experience must have been performing skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An active S-2 or S-1 license.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration trade.
• Current “universal” certificate for refrigerant transition and recovery.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications including possession and retention of a State of Connecticut heating, piping, and/or cooling license. Applicant must have a current State of Connecticut Heating, Piping, or Cooling License. Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints for building and utility systems.