Senior HVAC Mechanic

Position Introduction:

The HVAC Journeyman performs skilled work in the installation maintenance troubleshooting repair and operation of commercial and industrial heating ventilation air conditioning refrigeration and mechanical systems. This position is responsible for maintaining central plant equipment and building systems to ensure safe reliable and efficient operation of University facilities. The incumbent works independently and as part of a maintenance team to diagnose and repair complex HVAC equipment hydronic systems boilers chillers refrigeration equipment and air distribution systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot maintain repair and install commercial and industrial HVAC equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and repair centrifugal screw and reciprocating chillers cooling towers chilled water systems and associated controls.
• Maintain and repair steam and hot water boilers burners combustion controls safety devices and distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydronic heating and cooling systems including pumps heat exchangers piping networks expansion tanks valves and related components.
• Install maintain and repair air handling units (AHUs) variable air volume (VAV) systems fan coil units exhaust systems and ventilation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment including walk-in coolers freezers ice machines reach-in coolers and associated refrigeration components.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC electrical pneumatic electronic and direct digital control (DDC) systems.
• Perform refrigerant recovery evacuation leak detection and charging in compliance with EPA regulations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors compressors pumps fans belts bearings actuators dampers and control valves.
• Interpret blueprints schematics wiring diagrams technical manuals and specifications.
• Utilize Building Automation Systems (BAS) to monitor equipment performance and identify operational issues.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Respond to emergency calls and equipment failures to minimize downtime and maintain facility operations.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections maintenance activities repairs and work orders.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures lockout/tagout requirements environmental regulations and University policies.
• Assist with equipment installation renovations upgrades and commissioning projects as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC refrigeration hydronic boiler and chiller systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC electrical systems motors controls variable frequency drives (VFDs) and Building Automation Systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical electrical and control system failures.
• Knowledge of refrigeration theory refrigeration cycles and refrigerant handling requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints specifications wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Skilled in the use of HVAC diagnostic equipment electrical testing devices refrigerant recovery equipment and hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently prioritize multiple assignments and effectively respond to emergencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers supervisors and coworkers.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent standing walking climbing bending lifting and working in mechanical rooms rooftops confined spaces and other facility environments.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials in accordance with established safety guidelines.
• May be required to work overtime weekends holidays and respond to emergency call-outs as needed.

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Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma GED Vo-Tech or Trade School Certification.
• 24 months refrigeration experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Current State of Oklahoma HVAC License.
• Federal EPA refrigeration certification.
• Valid Oklahoma Drivers License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date

Department Preferences:

• Current Oklahoma Boiler Operator License.
• Oklahoma Mechanical Journeymans license.
• Experience working in a university healthcare industrial or institutional environment.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Energy Management Systems.
• Experience maintaining central plant equipment steam systems chilled water systems and cooling towers.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Three (3) years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial or industrial HVAC systems including boilers chillers hydronic systems VAV systems air handling equipment and refrigeration equipment.