HVAC/Boiler Mechanic / Mechanic HVAC/Boiler

Working/Functional Title

HVAC/Boiler Mechanic

Position Summary

Salary: $35.64 - $41.06 upon meeting progression step requirements. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick vacation personal and holiday time; Not eligible to work a remote schedule. Regular in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

Are you a HVAC Mechanic who is tired of traveling job site to job site not knowing where youre going next or when you will be home Join our team where you always commute to the same site on a regular schedule and get to go home by dinner most nights. Our team offers paid holidays and vacation among many other benefits such as retirement matching and healthcare packages. The department provides uniforms safety boots access to state-of-the-art technology and tools views of Spartan Stadium and a safe stable working environment where you never have to use outdoor portable restroom facilities again. Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning and Facilities invites applications for the position of HVAC/Boiler Mechanic and we need your help. The department is responsible for all aspects of maintaining troubleshooting repairing and installation of heating ventilating and air conditioning units and combination heating ventilating and air conditioning systems.

This position will analyze and perform preventive maintenance to repair boiler/heating systems and steam distribution systems related controls pumps fans compressors heat exchangers filters softeners incinerators small boilers and furnaces piping fixtures etc. Operate heating systems incinerators small boilers and furnaces. Lubricate repair and service the above equipment. Change filters belts seals bearings etc. Cover boilers pipes auxiliaries and accessories with insulation materials. Cut thread and bend pipe using a hacksaw pipe cutters cutting torch threading machine and pipe bending machine. Assemble install and test a variety of metal and non-metal pipe and fittings including brass copper steel and plastic. Operate combustion analyzing equipment to evaluate burner performance. Tune power burners to achieve highest possible efficiencies. Install alter and adjust (burner) electronic components. Formulate boiler operation control strategies to be used in BAS systems. Troubleshoot control systems throughout the heating plant.

This position may carry an on-call cell phone on a weekly rotating basis.

Job responsibilities are as follows:
30% - Work directly with the customer responding to projects building trouble calls retro-commissioning service calls conduct building checks and perform repairs. Interpret blueprints diagrams sketches and job specifications; estimate time and material to be used on the job; stock maintain completes necessary paperwork to requisition material and parts.
20% - Perform preventative maintenance and repair boiler/heating systems and steam distribution systems. Operate heating systems incinerators large and small boilers and furnaces. Perform CSD-1 inspections on required heating equipment.
20% - Perform preventative maintenance on commercial HVAC systems. Troubleshoot repair and install commercial HVAC systems and controls consisting of pneumatic electric and electronic components. Perform system inspections.
10% - Perform preventative maintenance on residential/light commercial HVAC systems. Troubleshoot repair and install residential/light commercial HVAC/BOILER systems and controls. Perform system inspections.
10% - Respond to general odor calls. Respond to and work with local utility on natural gas calls. Respond to and work with Environmental Health and Safety for chemical odor calls.
10% - Time tracking job cost record keeping customer contact material procurement. Correspondence through email training meetings and professional development.

This position will engage in high performing leading edge practices valuing people partners and stewardship. At IPF we are committed to fostering an equitable inclusive culture; engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of high school education or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Successful completion of an applicable trade-specific Trades Helper program or completion of an approved apprenticeship program or an associate degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Five years experience in the trade that includes five years of experience in commercial heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) installation including two years of experience in commercial heating systems installation maintenance and troubleshooting and demonstrated ability to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification or equivalent experience.
• Possession of the State of Michigan Mechanical Contractors License - #2 (HVAC and Gas Piping) or successful completion of Trades Competency Test prior to completion of applicable trial or probation period.
• Must have possession of a State of Michigan Mechanical Contractors License - #6 (Unlimited Heating Service) or successful completion of Trades Competency Test to receive progression step increases at and after the 12-month mark.
• Possession of State of Michigan Mechanical Contractors License -#2(HVAC and Gas Piping) and #6(Unlimited Heating Service) and successful completion of Trades Competency Test to receive progression step increases at and after the 18-month mark.
• Expert knowledge of the operation of high-pressure (>15 psi) boilers.
• Expert knowledge of the hydronic heating and cooling and process piping systems.
• Expert knowledge of the methods materials tools equipment occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Expert knowledge of applicable building codes rules and regulations (local state and federal).
  Possession of a valid vehicle operators license.
• Must furnish own hand tools.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds.

Desired Qualifications

Five or more years of experience in the operation and maintenance of central commercial-industrial HVAC systems including troubleshooting diagnosing and repair of direct digital control systems associated with that equipment; familiarity with individualized package control systems; possession of a State of Michigan mechanical contractors license with unlimited heating knowledge of and experience with the following systems: Phoenix Lab Pressurization Control Siemens Building Management System and Delta Building Management System; knowledge of and experience in the operation and troubleshooting of room level pressurization controls laboratory ventilation controls; knowledge of and experience with Hydronic heating systems; comprehensive understanding of HVAC systems and component interactions; demonstrated experience with instruments used for testing adjusting and balancing (TAB); excellent customer relations skills; and proficient in the use of a laptop computer.

A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

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Work Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm and may require after-hours weekend and holiday work

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Summary of Physical Demands

Duties associated with this position involve lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds pushing/pulling and climbing ladder stairs and working from various types of equipment including scaffolding.

Summary of Health Risks

Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort).

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