HVAC Technician SR (Commissioning)

Overview

The successful applicant for the HVAC Technician SR (Commissioning) will serve as a coordinator for projects for commissioning buildings as assigned including performing complex maintenance, repair, and installation of building heating, ventilating, and research flow hoods and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls. Successful applicant should be able to trouble shoot all systems in assigned building and facilitate repair as needed. Accomplishes this by applying journeyman skills and positive attitude in conjunction with advanced technical knowledge, the ability to analyze and understand unique complex air handling systems as related to customer concerns, and established leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates projects and schedules work to ensure timely completion and quality standards, as needed.
• Performs customer service duties by checking with building managers and users following up with customers and ensuring that their needs are met.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates laboratory flow hoods.
• Leads, guides, and trains other technicians in applicable procedures and techniques.
• Coordinates and participates in various meetings and committees to enhance and develop the Facilities department and resources.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs HVAC controls, systems, and equipment problems.
• Performs inspections and preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, equipment, and controls as it pertains to buildings being commissioned.
• Checks all aspects of the HVAC control system and associated equipment to ensure that it is balanced and in correct and working order.
• Participates in major HVAC component, equipment and controls evaluation of complex BSL-3 system problems.
• Evaluates automation operations on all control systems to ensure cost effectiveness with minimal down time.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Cleans equipment, shop area and work site.
• Participates in administrative duties by overseeing various shop functions including: physical facilities, refrigerant records and procedures, and commissioning projects.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of testing procedures for shop personnel.
• Ascertains and troubleshoots problems and directs the right department to fix problems and performs follow up to make sure problems are corrected.
• Ability to work with contractor and departmental Techs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years directly related work experience in HVAC/refrigeration field.
• Must have a Universal Refrigeration License, have effective computer skills, and be able to read blue prints and schematics.
• Completion of on-going training to stay current with the trade.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of complex controls systems related to Johnson Controls, Inet, and Struxureware.
• Knowledge of HVAC control systems, equipment and campus facilities.
• Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and installation techniques common to the HVAC trade.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, Hydronics and Steam equipment and associated components.
• Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment.
• Skill in the installation, adjustment and repair of HVAC control systems.
• Skill in troubleshooting and repairing all types of HVAC systems, equipment and elements.
• Ability to analyze building heating and air conditioning requirements and recommend systems or modifications.
• Skill in the use of test equipment common to the trade.
• Knowledge of other crafts and when to use them.
• Mathematical computation skills.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and applicable software.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to accurately estimate projects and purchase materials.
• Ability to read building blueprints and electrical and controls schematics.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

The position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including heavy lifting