HVAC/Refrigeration System Mechanic 1

Position Title & Department:

HVAC/Refrigeration System Mechanic 1; Facilities Management Posting #

5403

Department Description:

The mission of the University of San Diego Facilities Management Department is to efficiently operate, maintain, and support the development of quality facilities, grounds, and services, and at the same time to support our campus community, students, faculty, and staff. Through our efforts we support the university's commitment to pursuing truth, academic excellence, and the advancement of knowledge.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

The HVAC/Refrigeration System Mechanic 1 performs skilled level work but not at the journey-level required to maintain HVAC/Refrigeration systems and equipment. Under the guidance of the HVAC/Refrigeration System Mechanic 2, diagnose, repairs and replaces electrical and mechanical components and controls to maintain peak operating efficiency and reduce energy consumption; performs preventative and predictive maintenance inspections and adjustments to maximize equipment system life-cycle.

Further, this position was developed to better serve the University by providing additional opportunity to staffs that have demonstrated an interest and aptitude in the field of work; but typically for those individuals who have not yet achieved journey-level status.

The successful applicant(s) are expected to continue making progress at improving their job skills and increasing technical knowledge.

Acceptance of an applicant into the position will require the successful completion of on-the-job training, successful completion of technical training coursework taken by the employee outside of the course of employment with the University, and a satisfactory work performance assessment to continue in the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs skilled level tasks in one or more of the following areas related to mechanical, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration trades to operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment;
• Submits reports, orally or in writing of progress and status as necessary to ensure proper job accounting and to identify and resolve any problems encountered that may cause delays, shut down or damage;
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, shop drawings, schematics, manufacturer’s specifications and other reference material to determine appropriate job requirements and procedures;
• Continually expands knowledge of the trade through appropriate courses, seminars, publications and contracts with others in the trade;
• Ability to share trade knowledge with employees in areas of HVAC/Refrigeration operations and maintenance practices;
• Assists with the procurement of supplies and materials;
• As assigned, inspects work performed by outside contractors to insure conformance with University specifications;
• Maintains good working relationships with the students, faculty, staffs and vendors, adheres to all University policy and procedures
• Maintains a working knowledge of relevant codes, regulations and applies them consistently in daily activities;
• Works in a neat and orderly manner and maintains a clean work area;
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition;
• Works from ladders and scaffolding as well as in confined spaces.

Safety:

• Consistent