HVAC Controls & Refrigeration Mechanic IV

This position is responsible for serving as the overall manager of the HVAC section of maintenance, including commercial refrigeration, natural gas heating systems, low-pressure steam, hot water boilers, chill water systems, and high and pressure cooling systems.

• Perform preventive maintenance of HVAC/refrigeration systems;
• Maintain overall responsibility for HVAC operations;
• Respond to temperature and environment management issues as they arise;
• Monitor and control EMS campus-wide;
• Track data, facilitate prioritization efforts from EMS reporting;
• Maintain records of supplies, time, and materials expended;
• Issue work assignments;
• Monitor work performance;
• Coordinate with trades and building schedules;
• Coordinate projects involving outside contractors;
• Monitor inventory;
• Submit estimates;
• Handle refrigerants/oil according to EPA standards/safety;
• Maintain and monitor work space and quality controls;
• Support other skilled trades;
• Manage installation of new systems - HVAC/refrigeration;
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and repair chilled water systems;
• Repair and maintain commercial refrigeration systems;
• Replace/repair compressed air systems;
• Repair pneumatic and electronic digital HVAC controls;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Maintain availability for after-hours call-in, when necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models; 
• Solid working knowledge of energy control systems; 
• Ability to interpret blueprint specifications, drawings, and schematics; 
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents, visitors, vendors, volunteers, and the general public; 
• Knowledge of local contacts in trade to aid in problem solving; 
• Knowledge of and skills to operate various HVAC/refrigeration testing and repair equipment; 
• Ability to install complete HVAC systems ranging from small residential to large commercial; 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; 
• Knowledge of systems analysis and systems evaluation activities; 
• Knowledge of related mechanisms and mechanics involved, including machines and tools used; 
• Knowledge of building and construction materials, methods, and tools; 
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology; 
• Knowledge of computers and electronics involved, including circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware/software, and related applications/programming;  
• Dependability, attention to detail, cooperation, analytical thinking, initiative, adaptability/flexibility, and leadership skills.

• High school diploma/equivalent is required; 
• Associate’s degree in air conditioning and refrigeration or a related field, is preferred; 
• Five years of related experience required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Current, valid driver’s license is required; 
• EPA University Refrigerant license is required; 
• Journeyman Gas Fitter’s license is preferred. 

Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references.  For questions, please email [email protected] or call 256.765.4291, option #2.  Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.