HVAC Specialist I
HVAC Specialist I
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Job Description
Facilities and Business Operations:
Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty staff students and the broader community. We are committed to excellence providing unparalleled expertise and maintaining a worldclass standard in service.
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The Opportunity:
The Maintenance Department at Facilities and Business Operations is seeking to hire an HVAC Specialist I to help maintain a safe functional clean and efficient living and learning environment on campus. In this role you will be responsible for troubleshooting HVAC issues providing maintenance services and responding to service requests from customers and staff. This position requires prompt response to emergencies and unexpected situations with rotating assignments supporting departmental needs and fostering crosstraining. The ideal candidate will have foundational skills in maintenance repair and replacement of building systems including chilled and hot water pumps electrical and plumbing systems. Oncall responsibilities will be assigned by your supervisor.
Responsibilities:
Perform scheduled work and preventive maintenance repairs (PMR) to address defects found during inspections. Conduct corrective repairs in response to userreported issues to restore functionality. Skilled trades work includes plumbing electrical heating ventilation air conditioning painting and carpentry.
Maintain and repair plumbing equipment including drinking fountains faucets toilets drains urinals sinks and garbage disposals.
Maintain and replace lighting components outlets switches motors pumps and compressors.
Repair and replace heating components valves and soft water systems. Maintain and service exhaust and supply air ventilators and replace filters.
Perform carpentry repairs on floors doors windows and walls. Execute painting tasks for both exterior and interior areas including equipment and building components.
Assist with tasks performed by central shops contractors and other departments or events on campus.
Undertake recurring tasks without a specific frequency and participate in Facilities Improvement and Capital Improvement programs that upgrade facilities.
Complete work orders on time recording labor hours action codes shop stock and trade notes. Document work performed special conditions or situations requiring further attention and report any concerns to your supervisor. Update the status of work orders as needed.
Use ladders and various lifts to access filter locations and other ventilation components.
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in heating ventilation and/or air conditioning; or a high school diploma and 2 years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years of handson experience performing preventative and predictive maintenance on HVAC systems.
EPA Certification or training in HVAC maintenance practices.
Practical experience in checking refrigerant charges and pressures as well as handling and disposing of refrigerants safely.
Skilled in conducting repairs on a wide range of HVAC components including air systems compressors and controls.
Familiarity with various computer programs including Microsoft Office and the Integrated Work Management System (IWMS) or similar software.
Effective communication skills in English in order to work effectively with customers and operate electronic equipment.
Ability to work in extreme environments.
Ability to communicate and coordinate with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences.
Health Assessment Required:
UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
This position is eligible for 5% Shift Differential Pay of the pay range minimum.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $20.29 to $27.14. The final salary will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.
Position requires a valid Class E drivers license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
May be required to participate in respiratory medical examination and training in use of respirators.
This position will be operating in confined spaces and elevated areas.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
Facilities Operations Maintenance Team OneWork Schedule
Wednesday Saturday 3:00pm to 1:30amType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$20.29 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
0AMVeterans Preference:
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
