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HVAC Mechanic

Salary: $33.64 and $38.43 hourly 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; 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. 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 Mechanic and we need your help.

This position will repair troubleshoot maintain alter and install heating ventilating and air conditioning components and their associated control systems; these systems consist of: pneumatic electric and electronic components; respond to building service calls; performs scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment; conducts building checks; provides necessary assistance to other trades people and departments; interprets blueprints diagrams sketches and job specifications; completes necessary paperwork to requisition material and parts. This position will also interpret blueprints diagrams sketches and job specifications; estimate time and material to be used on the job; stock maintain and may operate a University service vehicle. This position may carry an on-call cell phone on a weekly rotating basis.

Job responsibilities are as follows:
40% - Work directly with the customer responding to projects building trouble calls retro-commissioning service calls and performing repairs.
20% - Perform preventative maintenance of commercial HVAC systems.
20% - Installation and servicing of commercial HVAC systems and controls.
10% - Mechanical system inspection.
10% - Correspondence through email training meetings and professional development.

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

This position will engage in high performing leading edge practices valuing people partners and stewardship.

PLEASE NOTE: This search includes two separate postings for HVAC Mechanic and HVAC/ Boiler Mechanic. Applicants who meet the qualifications for both levels and wish to be considered for both positions must submit an application to each posting. Applying to only one will limit consideration to that level.

• Completion of a 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 maintenance and troubleshooting and demonstrated ability to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification or equivalent experience.
• Must pass an assessment to receive progression step increases at and after the 18-month mark.
• Expert knowledge of applicable building codes rules and regulations (local state and federal).
• Expert knowledge of the methods materials tools equipment occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operators license.
• Must furnish own tools.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds.

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 lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical skills and communication skills who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals.

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.

RESUME

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

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.

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