Technical Specialist I HVAC
Technical Specialist I HVAC
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About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst the Commonwealths flagship campus is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1450acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College Hampshire College Mount Holyoke College and Smith College) which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
The Technician Specialist I installs maintains and repairs mechanical systems and system components including but not limited to cooling towers strainers pumps air handlers exhaust systems fume hoods etc. Responsibilities include maintaining mechanical system applying appropriate skills and methods as necessary in the areas of HVAC maintenance and repair pump maintenance and repair and air compressors and their related equipment. May assist other employees in the performance of their work.
Essential Functions
- Maintains buildings and systems utilizing skills methods and tools of the trade to repair HVAC systems pumps and compressors.
- Installs and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on heating ventilating air conditioning pumps and compressor equipment. Maintains rebuilds and repairs worn or defective parts lubricating motors and bearings changing belts and filters replacing damaged insulation.Maintains cleanliness of mechanical rooms.
- Performs minor plumbing heating and electricalrelated work not requiring a license.
- Performs related duties such as replacing bearings belts couplers drain views lubricating greasing etc.
- Erects ladders and scaffolding as needed to perform assigned work.
- Interprets and/or sketches layouts of work; estimates length of time quantities of materials and labor need to complete jobs.
- Operates motor vehicle on and off campus as assigned.
- Responds to routine maintenance and emergency calls.
- Assist with reclaiming of refrigerant units.
- Practices and promotes excellent customer service in the workplace and exhibits a clear commitment to the diverse needs of customers.
Other Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Three 3 years of fulltime or equivalent parttime experience and demonstrated competence in the HVAC pumps and compressor trades. Substitution: A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade technical or vocational school at the high school level or higher with a major in HVAC pumps or compressors may be substituted for a maximum of one year of required experience.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the following construction and repair trades: HVAC pumps and compressors.
- Considerable knowledge of the tools materials methods and standard practices used in HVAC pump and compressor repair.
- Working knowledge of the occupational hazards precautions and safety practices and procedures in the HVAC pumps and compressor trades.
- General knowledge of plumbing and electrical principles and techniques.
- Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
- Skill in the use of electric and nonelectric hand tools.
- Ability to follow oral and written instruction and to read and interpret documents such as plans blueprints and drawings.
- Ability to make simple estimates of time and materials.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Physical stamina and endurance ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others to work as a team and to interact with others with tact and respect.
- A valid Class D Drivers License.
- Based on assignment a valid Class B License or a valid CDL License with appropriate endorsements may be required.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification.
- Skill and ability to reclaim refrigerant.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Ability to work in confined spaces and to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Physical stamina and endurance ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to balance pull push stand bend climb drive reach sit twist and perform repetitive movements.
Additional Details
- This position is designated as on call and essential. This includes the obligation to work overtime to return to work between scheduled shifts when directed and to report to work during any delays early departures and closures. Incumbent is responsible for updating the service desk with current phone numbers.
- Knowledge of the policies procedures specifications standards and guidelines governingassigned unit activities.
- Knowledge of the standards methods procedures tools and equipment of additionalconstruction and repair trades.
- Ability to instruct functionally supervise and direct others in their work.
- Based on assignment confined space worker training and certification.
- Receives direct supervision from managers or classified employees of higher grade.
Work Schedule
MondayFriday 7AM3PM
Salary Information
Grade 14
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three 3 professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race color religion caste creed sex age marital status national origin disability political belief or affiliation pregnancy and pregnancyrelated condition(s) veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment admission to and participation in academic programs activities and services and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities women persons with disabilities and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes rules and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
