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HVAC Technician
The University of AkronUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Dec 2025
💰 $47,340/yr($45,940/yr – $47,340/yr)
About the role
Job Summary:
Under general supervision perform semi-skilled installation. Perform repair and preventative maintenance on air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment. Plan, inspect, record and monitor HVAC concerns. Research concerns and order repair parts and supplies.
Essential Functions:
- 30-60% Perform all duties of Asst. HVAC Technician i.e. troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment and systems. Service and maintain all types of HVAC/R systems, parts, units and components (e.g. steam traps, pressure regulators, steam regulators, pumps, fans). Replace defective devices/materials and check refrigerant levels in HVAC/R systems to ensure proper operations of units. Service and maintain high temperature and high pressure heating systems, parts and controls according to prescribed specifications. Assemble and disassemble HVAC/R systems and replace or repair defective parts. Inspect and test HVAC/R systems and components to identify problems and to assure system is set to operate at prescribed technical specifications. Check and adjust and vacuum gauges and controls to ensure efficient operations. Check joints and connections for gas leaks using various and techniques. Check regulators for all HVAC/R systems and units to assure they are adjusted correctly for proper operation and efficiency.
- 5-30% Perform, oversee and inspect installation of HVAC equipment and systems. Install HVAC/R systems (units ranging in size from one-half tone to seven hundred tons plus cooling capacity) in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Install and connect (adjusts and tests) electrical devices such as timers, timer relays, motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating-ventilation fans to control panels.
- 5-30% Join tubing or pipe to various HVAC/R units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions and solders or brazes joints using torch to form a complete unit. Install control devices by wiring connections between building power source and HVAC/R components and. Retrofit refrigerant in air conditioning units. Cut, thread and install pipe for all HVAC/R systems using appropriate equipment. Cut, bend, wedge and flare tubing to correct length and shape.
- 10% Monitor inventory. Order and obtain supplies from stockroom and/or outside vendors.
- 5-10% Read and interpret installation, maintenance and operations manuals.
- 5% Coordinate activities with other trades and Health and Safety as needed. Plan, inspect, record and monitor HVAC concerns. Research concerns and order repair parts and supplies. Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent/Supervisor.
Additional Position Information:
Education:
Requires high school diploma or GED.
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:
Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of 2 years experience in commercial/industrial HVAC systems. Ability to repair air conditioning and heating units, refrigeration
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