Position Summary
Under minimum supervision operates maintains and troubleshoots building Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration HVACR systems and equipment in order to provide a comfortable and safe environment in all University facilities including: classrooms laboratories offices student residences and refrigerators and freezers in accordance with applicable standards of the trade and regulatory agencies. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova Universitys mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.
Duties And Responsibilities
* Operates maintains troubleshoots and repairs as required building HVACR equipment consistent with manufacturers guidelines operating design parameters and accepted practices to optimize energy use. * Installs HVACR units including electronic electrical and mechanical components and connections. * Installs HVACR ductwork including flexible tubing and sheet metal construction. * Troubleshoots and repairs HVACR units including electronic electrical and mechanical components and connections. * Installs maintains and repairs computerized electronic pneumatic and direct digital control DDC devices related to HVACR control. * Maintains and makes operating repairs on electrical equipment and appliances on oil and gas equipment on refrigerators / freezers and ice makers and on other refrigeration equipment. * Operates and keeps in good working order a variety of equipment including hand tools mobile electronic devices measuring/diagnostic/testing meters and instruments. * Conserves installs recycles and reclaims refrigerants. * Reads and interprets complex blueprints sketches schematics and wiring diagrams. * Performs brazing silver and lead soldering pipefitting welding and fabrication as required. * Performs various carpentry masonry painting and plastering work as required * Coordinates repairs with other trades affected by HVAC operations. * Assists in furniture and event set ups and breakdowns decorations for special functions meetings etc. * Performs other duties as assigned within the normal scope of the departments responsibilities and the individuals capabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
* HS diploma or equivalent and current documentation indicating current successful completion of formal training classes or programs and be able to exhibit acceptable life experiences in HVACR work * Possess EPA Universal/R410A license. * Minimum of 5 years of service in the trade. * Ability to research information from various sources to facilitate repairs of campus HVAC /R equipment i.e. campus technical manuals as built prints equipment supply distributors and internet websites etc. * Ability to recover recycle and reclaim refrigerants adhering to HVAC /R industry standards specifications and protocols. * Ability to record all refrigerant loss/charge amounts and manufacturer information on TMA work orders when servicing campus HVAC /R equipment. * Must have the ability to perform preventative maintenance on all campus HVAC /R equipment using the campus work order system visual inspection verbal or written instruction etc. * Ability to properly lubricate repair replace and align both direct and indirect mechanical drive components for all campus HVAC /R equipment. * Ability to lubricate repair replace all pumps serving campus HVAC /R equipment. * Must have the ability to verify proper operation of chilled/heating water hydronic generation equipment such as Centrifugal Screw Scroll and Reciprocating Chillers Gas and Oilfired boilers. * Capable of troubleshooting equipment control panels locally. * Ability to troubleshoot and repair all central heating/cooling air distribution systems. * Ability to verify troubleshoot isolate repair or replace all associated components of the campus chilled/heating hydronic water distribution systems. * Ability to verify steam pressure is available to all campus heat exchangers where applicable. * Ability to install secure repair or replace all associated components of the campus air distribution systems to optimize airflow and structural stability. * Troubleshoot and repair all electric heat sources throughout the campus i.e. reheat air handler auxiliary and baseboard heating coils. * Ability to diagnose troubleshoot isolate repair or replace all associated components of direct expansion/refrigeration systems supporting a wide variety of applications throughout the campus. * Ability to implement several pipefitting techniques to facilitate repairs of campus HVAC /R equipment i.e. pipe threading brazing lead and silver soldering. Where applicable must recover pressurize evacuate and charge refrigerant properly to insure HVAC /R equipment integrity. * Ability to verify calibrate troubleshoot repair or replace all control system components from source through end devices. * Proficient at a variety of applications implemented throughout the campus such as: direct digital control pneumatic electropneumatic electronic electric and electromechanical controls. * Ability to comprehend all control system components from source through end devices. * Ability to comprehend: direct digital control pneumatic electropneumatic electronic electric and electromechanical controls. * Ability to follow both verbal and written directions in English; the ability to interact with students faculty administration and staff in a professional and positive manner as well as the ability to read and understand OSHA guidelines such as Material Safety Data Sheets equipment safety data plates fuel/chemical flash points etc. * Ability to read and interpret schematics wiring diagrams blueprints and sequence of operations to diagnose proper operation of campus HVAC /R equipment. * Physical ability to climb ladders to bend reach crawl and lift up to 60 lbs.; the ability to work in enclosed spaces. * Valid Drivers License required with a good driving record and no traffic violations. Must be able to meet and maintain VU driving privileges as outlined by Villanovas Risk Managements Motor Vehicle Record Policy for Drivers of University Vehicles. * Possess current ANSI / OSHA compliant training card to operate aerial lift bucket truck fork lift or all. * Ability to erect and work on scaffolding as per OSHA standards. ** Excellent safety record.
Work Schedule
fulltime/12months
Required Experience:
IC