HVAC Mechanic

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

HVAC Mechanic

Job Summary:

Join the Housing Facilities team as an HVAC-R Mechanic!

The Mechanical Maintenance team repairs and maintains all mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration systems in University Housing, serving the residents and guests who live and eat on the UW-Madison campus.  This position:

• Assists and guides student workers
• Communicates in English via radio and in person to emergency personnel
• Performs HVAC diagnosis and advanced repair work in a variety of University Housing Buildings in both occupied and vacant spaces.
• Performs duties in a highly diverse student and family housing community, including resident-occupied spaces, as well as in vacant and common areas
• Responds to, and solves urgent or emergency sanitation, temperature, and safety issues in housing and dining units.
• Leads assigned projects and activities to ensure satisfactory performance of mechanical systems
• Coordinates and oversees the work of vendors, outside contractors, and physical plant staff in housing and dining facilities
• Identifies and attends to seasonal and preventative maintenance requirements
• Assists in creating, leading, and participating in a collaborative environment
• Manages facilities records and databases
• Drives vehicles to efficiently transport staff, move supplies, and urgently respond to emergency situations.
• Provides after hours, weekend and holiday coverage as needed
• Provides support and assists as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Advanced knowledge of the design, operation and functions of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as they relate to building HVAC- related systems.
• Significant experience diagnosing and repairing commercial HVAC systems
• Experience with installing, diagnosing, and repairing HVAC actuators, dampers, VAV’s, pumps and other related components.
• Experience maintaining and/or replacing electrical components such as motors, pumps, thermostats
• A high level of mechanical aptitude
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices and occupational safety associated with the operation, treatment and repairs of same
• Ability to read and utilize mechanical and electronic thermometers, multi-meters, pressure gauges
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and service
• Basic understanding of plumbing systems
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and complete advanced level repair service on electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Experience with computerized database records or work order system
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of appliances and equipment used for food preparation, commercial laundry equipment and basic home kitchen appliances
• Organizational and record keeping skills to prioritize and document work
• Basic understanding of DDC controls
• A desire to serve residents, staff and guests in University Housing
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills and exercise a strong sense of priority and time management

Work Schedule will be determined with the selected finalist upon hire. Primary schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am - 5:00pm, with an on-call or weekend rotation as required by the department. 

Work with a team of dedicated professionals focused on excellent customer service with no sales component.  Base hours are all daytime hours with flexible start time. This position may participate in a weekend schedule rotation or scheduled on-call with standby and call back compensation.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Identifies, prioritizes, troubleshoots, and escalates system problems, equipment malfunctions, and repair needs

• Performs scheduled preventative and routine maintenance and documents activity on equipment and systems to ensure optimal and safe operation

• Develops and schedules operational work plans for staff occasionally

• Monitors, tests, maintains, and repairs Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, related equipment, and controls according to established policies and procedures

• Receives, prioritizes, and responds to service requests according to established timelines and policies

Department:

Division of University Hou