HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Job Summary
The HVAC Technician I provides entry level repairs and preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment including chiller plants, energy management systems, building controls, and related equipment. Responds to off-campus work requests and provides support to other skilled trades.

Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive working and learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of the campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview.

At FGCU, we collectively stand against any individual or group that practices any form of racism, discrimination, intolerance, hate expressions, or disrespect. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, religious beliefs, abilities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, family statuses, and military backgrounds. FGCU strives to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our University stronger. The University community recognizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive institution and holds these ideals as paramount for the current and future success of the institution.

We seek colleagues who promote and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position as we believe that our University will grow and move forward through a commitment of equality for all.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides entry level repairs and preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment including chiller plants, energy management systems, building controls, and related equipment.
• Uses a university supplied vehicle to respond to off campus work requests at the Buckingham Center, Naples Botanical Gardens, and other current and future off-campus properties.
• Maintains records and logs of all equipment history and plant operations as required.
• Provides support to other trades such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, general maintenance to ensure timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment.
• Complies with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, university policy and accepted safe work practices.
• Cleans and maintains work areas and personal equipment.
• Responds to emergency and after-hours equipment failures to ensure continuation of service and operations.
• Serves as essential personnel and provides assistance in the event of an emergency on campus.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:
 
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of full-time experience operating and maintaining Trane or Johnson Controls Energy Management Systems, large chillers, ice storage, large towers, or other related HVAC equipment.
• Completion of appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute for the required experience.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Recovery Type 2 certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four years of full-time experience operating and maintaining Trane or Johnson Controls Energy Management Systems, large chillers, ice storage, large towers, or other related HVAC equipment.
• Three years of experience performing and recording preventative and general maintenance of chiller plant machinery.
• Experience verifying and identifying proper software and hardware operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General knowledge of all building maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and OSHA requirements.
• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) applications.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, logs, and files on equipment history and plant operations.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary, including on-call rotations.

The selected candidate meeting the preferred qualifications may be hired at the HVAC Technician II or III level.

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