Mount St Joseph University Hiring for HVAC Service Technician at Mount St. Joseph University – Cincinnati, OH, 452331670 Full Time

Job Details

Job Location: Mount St. Joseph University – Cincinnati, OH

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Installation – Maint – Repair

Description

Purpose:

Under general supervision, the HVAC Service Technician performs tasks relative to the inspection, operation, maintenance and repair of all heating, ventilating, and refrigeration equipment and related controls.

Duties:

• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and installs HVAC equipment, including compressors, receivers, condensers, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, fan-coil units, pumps, valves, and evaporators.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical and control systems related to HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including motors, relays, circuit boards, thermostats, sensors and actuators.
• Calibrates and repairs components of pneumatic control systems.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on other equipment throughout the campus as required.
• Assists in building, renovation, and remodeling projects on campus as necessary.
• Performs other duties appropriate to position requirements as assigned by supervision.

Primary Contacts:

Buildings & Grounds supervisors and staff, students, college faculty and staff.

Supervision Exercised:

None

Supervision Received:

Works under general supervision on routine work referring questionable cases to Director of Buildings & Grounds

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma/Equivalent

EPA certification for refrigerant recovery

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of journeyman level experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair in the HVAC & R trade.

Specialized Training:

Knowledge and ability to evacuate and recover refrigerants from all equipment.

Skills, Attributes

• Understanding of the theoretical principles underlying the operation of HVAC and Refrigeration systems and practices of diagnosing and correcting problems related to their operation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, mechanical layouts, repair manuals, wiring and schematic diagrams in order to diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC & R equipment.
• Ability to use volt-ohm meters, ammeters, and other electrical test equipment to diagnose problems.
• Adept in the use of materials methods and tools typically required to perform repairs, including hand tools, soldering torches, leak detectors, refrigeration gages, vacuum pumps, and refrigerant recovery systems.
• Ability to identify, obtain pricing and prepare orders for repair parts.
• Ability to use a computer to enter work order and repair information and to use a building automation system to assess equipment status.
• Familiarity and compliance with safety practices and protective equipment related to the repair of HVAC & Refrigeration systems, including electrical safety, lock-out/ tag-out, and handling of refrigerants and compressed gases.

Customer Service:

• Exhibits a “student/customer first” orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations.
• Adapts willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and student needs and expectations; anticipates and identifies student and other customer needs.
• Is available for emergency call in.

Teamwork:

• Collaborates well with others and contributes to making the Buildings & Grounds staff a cohesive group.
• Communicates, cooperates and collaborates with others to achieve departmental and University goals.
• Adapts to changing work requirements and helps others accomplish related jobs as needed.
• Willingly assists in various responsibilities as appropriate within the Buildings & Grounds area and Business/Finance Division as required during high service demand times.

Communication:

• Develops and nurtures an effective, productive and respectful rapport and working relationship with students, co-workers, and various campus and community constituencies maintaining appropriate level of professionalism.
• Communicates information clearly and concisely and listens well to others.
• Maintains all records of work performed, labor hours, parts and materials and any other documentation required.

Accuracy:

• Maintains a high level of accuracy, consistently reviewing work to detect errors, oversights or omissions.

Initiative:

• Accomplish tasks with follow through to completion

Technical:

• Must possess aptitude for continuing education and technological development

Work Environment, Physical Demands:

• Requires working around moving machinery, frequent effort involving handling or lifting, stooping or standing; work from ladders heights and occasionally in cramped spaces; exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; occasional exposure to hot/cold areas or inclement weather; on call availability as necessary.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Mount St. Joseph University is an Equal Opportunity Employer