HVAC Specialist II (Sr) Facilities Services UTK

The Senior HVAC Specialist II is responsible for assisting the Air Conditioning Foreman and Mechanics in the performance of assigned duties. This position will assist in evaluating the needs of each system to maintain critical heating and cooling systems on campus and will provide support to other Facilities Services utilities groups or departments in the performance and completion of various tasks as requested.

• Assist Foreman and other mechanics with monitoring repairing and installing air conditioning and heating systems on campus.
• Monitor and correct any deficiencies in HVAC systems as directed.
• Understand the type and purpose of each system used to maintain the buildings and areas of the entire campus.
• Investigate technical problems and determine the best solution to maintain service to campus areas.
• Instruct junior mechanics in the proper protocols and repair procedures
• Report job information to supervision including any repairs or deficiencies found and the parts or materials needed to correct the condition.
• Report and correct any unsafe practices or condition to supervision
• Study technical materials and repair manuals to increase knowledge of equipment and systems used on campus and the safety protocols needed for safe operation of all systems.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • EPA refrigerant handling certification
• Experience:
  • Four (4) years of relevant vocational or technical training may substituted for experience on a year-to-year basis
• Knowledge Skills Abilities:
  • Ability to understand standard equipment operating and handling safety protocols
  • Mechanical knowledge and skills to service and repair HVAC systems and related equipment
  • Ability to follow given instructions and keep records
• Other Conditions:
  • Valid Drivers license
  • Ability to wear a respirator and other assigned PPE

Work Location

• University of Tennessee Knoxville TN Campus
• This is an on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range:MR08
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
• Find more information on UT Benefitshere

About The College/Department/Division

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxvilles largest non-academic department team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair custodial needs landscaping and lawncare utility work in-house and capital construction projects facilities planning and design environmental initiatives pest control campus event services and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students staff faculty and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.