Job Description: Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled installation, repair, & preventive maintenance on air conditioning, refrigeration, & heating equipment. Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower-level air quality technicians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills. + Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines. + Provides work direction, training & mentoring for other lower-level air quality technicians engaged in installation, repair, inspection & maintenance (including preventative maintenance) of air conditioning, refrigeration & heating systems. + Reciprocating, centrifugal, screw and scroll chillers: cleans, repairs, troubleshoots electric fans, controls, compressors, handles refrigerant. + Absorption chillers: cleans and repairs; troubleshoots electric fans, controls, pumps, etc. Handles bromide. + Dorm, dining & laboratory refrigeration: cleans and repairs; troubleshoots walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, compressors, electric controls, pumps, etc. Repairs air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems, thermostats, relays, valves, controls, compressors & filters; solders piping as necessary. + Periodically inspects & tests installed equipment for proper assembly of components checking for any needed repairs & compliance with technical orders, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, specifications, handbooks. + Installs, repairs, calibrates, and troubleshoots pneumatic, electric, & DDC controls, VAV systems; reads and interprets wiring diagrams, schematics, PID diagrams, piping diagrams; identifies elements of process control (e.g., sensors, transmitters, variable frequency drives, controllers); installs, splices, and terminates low-voltage connections for control instrumentation wiring; generates new documentation, suggests & makes required modification to system as needed; uses laptop computer and appropriate software to troubleshoot and adjust HVAC controls. + Split systems: cleans and repairs; troubleshoots electric fans, controls, compressors, solenoid valves, etc. Installs & operates refrigeration, air conditioning, & heating units. + Performs inventory control, work scheduling. Completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management system ( CMMS ). + Cleans and repairs window units, troubleshoots electric fans and compressors. Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs air compressors. + Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: + Journey-level working knowledge of air conditioning & heating technology. + Skill in installation and maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment. + Proficient use of personal computer and Windows operating system. + Read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure; + Add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; + Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems. + Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form. + Work independently or with others. + Demonstrate willingness to work with diverse populations. + Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools and equipment. + Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University guidelines and procedures. + Work at heights; + Lift up to 50 lbs.; + An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills. Training & Experience: + 48 months skilled experience in HVAC , refrigeration, controls, or equivalent. + EPA refrigerant handling certification. + Successful completion of any pertinent tests may be required. + Valid driver’s license. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: + May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; confined spaces. Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of employee mentoring, training, development and inventory control* *Developed after Employment. Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration Department: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Scott Lindstrom, lindstrom@ohio.edu Employment Type: full-time regular Advertised Salary: Pay Range |08|$24.14 – $27.18