HVAC Technician at Gwynedd Mercy University – Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Facilities Director, the HVAC Maintenance Technician maintains campus HVAC systems in good working condition through regularly scheduled maintenance programs and makes repairs and adjustments as needed. The technician will have the necessary computer skills to monitor and adjust the building automation systems. They will be responsible for cooling tower and chiller system maintenance and seasonal start-up/shut-down. This position is designated as an essential personnel position requiring the incumbent to report to campus regardless of whether the University is closed, has a delayed opening, or closing early.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties as assigned.

Maintains and repairs campus HVAC and domestic hot water systems. This position may also require minor repair of refrigeration, plumbing and electrical systems. Maintains and cares for the university’s equipment, tools and vehicles as may be necessary for their continuous and safe operation. Responsible for the inventory management, cleanliness, and orderly manner of their shop area and assigned vehicle.

This is a compensated on-call position. All maintenance mechanics are required to take a week-long shift wherein they will be available after regular work hours for emergency situations. All facilities essential personnel must be available for work during declared emergencies, natural disasters, or critical operational disruptions.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Experience
High school diploma, or General Educational Diploma (GED). HVAC Vocational School Certificate and three to five years related work experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical Skills
HVAC repair and maintenance, motor controls and pumps, basic refrigeration, and controls systems. Minor electric, lighting, and plumbing repairs. The ability to read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings and use applied mathematical formulas.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Interpersonal Skills
Ability to deal effectively, Courteously, and professionally with others.

Reasoning Ability
The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current valid driver's license. Vocational Certificate, Universal Refrigerant License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb ladders, work at height on mechanical lifts and rooftops. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.