Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanic II (HVAC Tech)

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position performs work at a journeyman level. The incumbent, who is responsible for reporting directly to the Heating and Air Conditioning Supervisor, provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel, and installs, maintains, modifies, overhauls, services, and repairs all types of heating/air conditioning systems and equipment. Maintains work assignments and reviews work in progress and completed work of subordinate employees.

Examples of Work Performed

• Installs, maintains, adjusts, modifies, and performs major overhaul and repairs of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems by interpreting blueprints, manufacturer specifications, written and verbal instructions.
• Makes initial settings and final adjustments of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems and modifies existing installations to obtain required results.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs or calibrates and maintains reciprocating and centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, direct expansion systems, electric blast coils, immersion coils, pumps, fans, starters, pneumatic and electric controls, electrostatic filters, domestic refrigerators, laboratory ultra-low temperature boxes, walk-in coolers and freezers, fountain equipment, ice makers, boilers, and water heaters.
• Checks and adjusts complete heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems after installation.
• Charges all types of refrigeration equipment.
• Follows a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance; makes recommendations regarding major overhaul of systems.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to subordinate personnel.
• Plans and schedules work for shop in supervisor’s absence.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Installs and maintains heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems.
2. Adjusts and modifies existing installations to obtain desired results.
3. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and recommends major overhaul of systems.
4. Provides technical guidance and direction to subordinate personnel.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED).

 

AND

Experience:
Six (6) years of experience related to the above described duties.

 

AND

Certification:
Incumbent must be an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified universal technician.

 

AND

Licensure:
Incumbent must have a valid Driver’s license.

 

Interview Requirements: 
Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

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EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.