HVAC Mechanic III

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park Campus' 70+ residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities encompassing over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non-exempt, and student staff.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The HVAC Mechanic III position is responsible for general diagnosis and repair of central temperature control systems (air and water heating and cooling) for all campus residential communities and Fraternity Row facilities. This position will also have responsibility for regional heating and cooling systems in SCUB facilities and performing chiller work. In addition, the position will diagnose and perform service repairs to gas burners. Incumbent must possess sufficient knowledge and skills to effectively and efficiently complete the work described above. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Performs the work in a manner which minimizes adversely affecting the activities of residents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The incumbent will be required to work from ladders or scaffolding; to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.
Position requires the following physical activities: kneeling, stooping, climbing, walking, and lifting.
Will work in hazardous or irritating environments, un-air-conditioned spaces and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
This position may require the incumbent to exercise sustained physical activity in demonstrating or assisting in completing a relatively wide range of maintenance tasks.
The incumbent will be required to drive a state vehicle to inspect work and may be required to shovel snow and handle snow-moving equipment (snowblowers, plows) as part of essential responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
HVAC Journeyman License
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
Experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial-grade kitchen and refrigeration appliances

License/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Eight years progressively responsible experience in any combination of air conditioning, refrigeration, temperature control, steam distribution, or heating trades.

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration; of the practices and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems; of refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment. Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the refrigeration trade; of National Electric Code; of basic mathematics including area, volume, and weights and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. Thorough knowledge of plumbing, steamfitting, and the electrical trades as they pertain to HVAC systems. Skill in the installation, repair and maintenance of commercial or industrial HVAC equipment and systems; in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade; in welding, brazing, soldering, and silfoss; in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and contract documents; in the use of dial indicators, vernier calipers, and depth micrometers; in using computers to diagnose HVAC system problems. Ability to read and explain manufacturer recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing and operation; to prepare written reports; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to provide direction and training to mechanics and other maintenance personnel in the HVAC trade; to program computers for HVAC system operations; to estimate costs of installing HVAC systems up to 100 tons; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees assigned to work with CFC refrigerants must maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law. A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland may be required. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

• HVAC Journeyman License 
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial-grade kitchen and refrigeration appliances.

Required Application Materials:

• Completed Resume

• Completed Application

 

Best Consideration Date: N/A

 

Posting Close Date: November 20, 2026

 

Open Until Filled: No

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This position requires an onsite presence.
• Position is eligible to work a flexible schedule of five 8-hour days, 7:30am - 4:00pm (Monday - Friday) or four 10-hour days, 7:30am - 6:00 pm with varied days off.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.
• The position is an essential employee related to catastrophic, weather, or other emergencies and may be required to come to work, including overtime, when the University is closed to perform general maintenance/ clean up tasks as needed.
• Other duties assigned.

 

Job Risks

Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

VPSA-Res Facilities-Bldg Systems

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$60,673.00 - $72,808.00

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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