HVACR Specialist 1 - Facilities Maintenance Services Department

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The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an HVACR Specialist 1 for the Facilities Maintenance Services Department.  This position is responsible for performing journey-level skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including water treatment.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Respond to work orders assigned by the supervisor to University buildings for temperature problems, leaks, smells and repairs;

• Troubleshoot and repair chillers, cooling towers, air conditioning units, fan coils, valves, associated pumps and related cooling equipment, boilers, heat exchangers, hot water pumps, pneumatic and DDC controls, valves and related heated equipment, as well as performing water treatment services on associated heating and cooling systems and pools;

• Utilize building management software system to analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC equipment and systems;

• Perform backup duties for the Central Heat Plant Operator when required; and

• Other duties as assigned.

To see the full Class Specifications, visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/09/09-404spc(1).pdf

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. 

A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

An Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Certification.

An OSHA 10 certification is required within one year of employment.

Physical Demands

This position requires walking or standing to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling.

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

This position requires working with and around hazardous building materials containing asbestos and solvents; frequent lifting, climbing, and moving of heavy objects, many in awkward or high locations; exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, vibration and electrical hazards; and exposure to hot and cold temperatures when working outside.

This position requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate through speech.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. This position may be able to elect an alternative work schedule.

This position is part of the Facilities Services Weather Essential Personnel and may be required to report to work for their regularly scheduled shift without any phone/cell phone notification; and is subject to a variable workweek schedule.

This position is designated as Essential Personnel. In the event of a campus emergency, special event, closure to maintain campus safety or building operations, this position may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours.

After one year of service, this position rotates through regularly scheduled standby duty requiring the ability to respond to campus emergencies 24 hours per day/seven days pe