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Assistant HVAC Technician

The University of Akron
Physical Facilities Operations Center (PFOC), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Oct 2025
💰 $44,520/yr($43,440/yr$44,520/yr)

About the role

Job Summary: 

Under general supervision perform semi-skilled installation. Perform repair and preventative maintenance on air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipmentPlan, inspect, record and monitor HVAC concerns. Research concerns and order repair parts and supplies. 

Essential Functions: 

10-50% Clean ducts, vents, registers, air chambers and filter screens of furnaces and air handling unitsRemove dust clogged air filters and replace with clean filtersClean filter screens using solvent. Remove dust, dirt and grime from air chamber, ducts and coils (indoor and outdoor) using techniques such as wire or fiber brushing and chemical washing. 

10-50% Assist HVAC Technicians in the installation and maintenance of HVAC systemsAssist in assembling, disassembling and reassembling all types of HVAC/R systems (e.g. heating units, air conditioners, air compressors, air handlers, water circulating pumps, refrigeration units, etc.) and their components (e.g. evaporator unit) using appropriate tools. Assist in the installation of HVAC/R systems in accordance with diagrams, using hand tools, manlifts, cranes, pulleys and other such devices as directed.

15% Assist with and perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance of heating and air conditioning equipment (e.g. clean and change filters, lubricate motors, tighten/change belts, etc.) and thoroughly inspect equipment and advise supervisor of any problems.

20-30% Plan, inspect, record and monitor HVAC concernsResearch concerns and order repair parts and supplies.

0-10% Complete work, time and material usage reportsPerform other duties as assigned by Superintendent/Supervisor.

Additional Position Information:

Education: 

Requires high school diploma or GED. 

 

Licenses/Certifications: 

Valid Ohio Driver’s License. 

 

Experience: 

Requires a minimum of 1 years' experience in commercial/industrial HVAC systems. Ability to repair air conditioning and heating units, refrigeration systems, pneumatic controls, steam traps, pressure regulators, etc. required. Ability to install air conditioning and heating units required. Ability to work with energy management personnel to regulate system and assists with trade shops as required. Ability to learn, operate and use standard powered and nonpowered tools and equipment such as welders, machine threader, manlift and others required to complete assigned tasks. Ability to perform mathematics associated with trade applications (fractions, ratios, percentages) required. Ability to read, write, observe and accurately follow oral, written and graphic instructions required. Problem solving skills and the ability to use judgment in determining the correct course of action when troubleshooting required. 

Leadership: 

No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others. 

 

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift 80 pounds without assistance and

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