HVAC/Boiler Mechanic / Mechanic HVAC/Boiler

Working/Functional Title

HVAC/Boiler Mechanic

Position Summary

Salary:  $36.32 - $41.84 upon meeting progression step requirements. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; Not eligible to work a remote schedule. Regular in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

Are you a HVAC Mechanic who is tired of traveling job site to job site, not knowing where you’re going next or when you will be home?  Join our team where you always commute to the same site, on a regular schedule, and get to go home by dinner most nights.  The department provides uniforms, safety boots, access to state-of-the-art technology and tools, views of Spartan Stadium, and a safe, stable working environment where you never have to use outdoor portable restroom facilities again. Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning and Facilities invites applications for the position of HVAC/Boiler Mechanic and we need your help. 

This position will analyze and perform preventive maintenance to repair boiler/heating systems and steam distribution systems, related controls, pumps, fans, compressors, heat exchangers, filters, softeners, incinerators, small boilers and furnaces, piping fixtures, etc. Operate heating systems, incinerators, small boilers and furnaces. Lubricate, repair and service the above equipment. Change filters, belts, seals, bearings, etc. Cover boilers, pipes, auxiliaries and accessories with insulation materials. Cut, thread, and bend pipe using a hacksaw, pipe cutters, cutting torch, threading machine, and pipe bending machine. Assemble, install, and test a variety of metal and non-metal pipe and fittings, including brass, copper, steel, and plastic. Operate combustion analyzing equipment to evaluate burner performance. Tune power burners to achieve highest possible efficiencies. Install, alter and adjust (burner) electronic components. Formulate boiler operation control strategies to be used in BAS systems. Troubleshoot control systems throughout the heating plant. 

Job responsibilities are as follows: 
30% - Work directly with the customer responding to projects, building trouble calls, retro-commissioning service calls, conduct building checks, and perform repairs. Interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and job specifications; estimate time and material to be used on the job; stock, maintain, completes necessary paperwork to requisition material and parts.
20% - Perform preventative maintenance and repair boiler/heating systems and steam distribution systems. Operate heating systems, incinerators, large and small boilers and furnaces. Perform CSD-1 inspections on required heating equipment.
20% - Perform preventative maintenance on commercial HVAC systems. Troubleshoot, repair, and install commercial HVAC systems and controls, consisting of pneumatic, electric, and electronic components. Perform system inspections.
10% - Perform preventative maintenance on residential/light commercial HVAC systems. Troubleshoot, repair, and install residential/light commercial HVAC/boiler systems and controls. Perform system inspections.
10% - Respond to general odor calls. Respond to and work with local utility on natural gas calls. Respond to and work with Environmental Health and Safety for chemical odor calls.
10% - Time tracking, job cost, record keeping, customer contact, material procurement. Correspondence through email, training, meetings, and professional development.

This position will carry an on-call cell phone on a weekly rotating basis.   

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship. 

PLEASE NOTE: This search includes two separate postings for HVAC Mechanic and HVAC/ Boiler Mechanic. Applicants who meet the qualifications for both levels and wish to be considered for both positions must submit an application to each posting. Applying to only one will limit consideration to that level.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of high school education or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Successful completion of an applicable trade-specific Trades Helper program, or completion of an approved apprenticeship program, or an associate degree, or equivalent education/experience.
• Five years’ experience in the trade that includes five years of experience in commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) installation including two years of experience in commercial heating systems installation, maintenance and troubleshooting and demonstrated ability to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification, or equivalent experience.
• Possession of the State of Michigan Mechanical Contractor’s License - #2 (HVAC