Heat & A/C Mechanic (HVAC)

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Department Summary

The University of Mississippi Facilities Management Department strives to provide an environment where you can flourish and grow.

At Ole Miss, we value Safety, Customer Service Excellence, Teamwork, Innovation, and integrity and respect. We strive to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Our department is a dynamic and integral part of the University, and we believe in investing in our employees' growth and development.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Facilities Operations

Sub-Family - Skilled Crafts and Trades

Career Track / Level - O2

Grade - 7

Role Summary

This position installs, maintains, modifies, overhauls, serves, and repairs of all types of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment.

Examples of Work Performed

• Installs, maintains, adjusts, modifies, and performs major overhaul and repair of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems by interpreting blueprints, manufacturer specifications, written and verbal instructions.
• Makes initial settings and final adjustments of 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, radiators, and other types of heating equipment.
• 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 lower rated personnel.
• 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. Monitors, tests, maintains and repairs HVAC systems, related equipment and controls according to established policies and procedures.
2. Receives, prioritizes and responds to service requests according to established timelines and policies.
3. Identifies, troubleshoots, triages and escalates system problems, equipment malfunctions and repair needs.
4. Performs scheduled preventative and routine maintenance and documents activity on equipment and systems to ensure optimal and safe operation.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: High School or Equivalent

AND

Experience: (2) Two Years Experience

AND

Certification: Incumbent must receive an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal certification within first 6 months of employment.

AND

Licensure: Incumbent must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:
Four (4) years of experience related to the above described duties.

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.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 100 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

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.

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.