HVAC Technician

Job Summary:

Supports Facilities Services by maintaining maintenance and operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, boilers, chillers, and related equipment as assigned. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Drives utility truck to various buildings, making daily checks of campus mechanical rooms by walking throughout buildings, basement to roof, to inspect operational equipment. Makes daily notations in equipment log.
• Creates weekly reports pertaining to HVAC operations.
• Responds to HVAC related calls over the radio or by work order. Completes daily work orders and records time spent on the job, description of the job done, and any invoices relating to the job.
• Performs, documents, and creates preventative maintenance plan on all appropriate equipment.
• Services pneumatic controls and digital controls by calibrating, adjusting, or replacing. Views various computer system screens to monitor temperature and humidity in buildings.
• Services air handlers and fan coils by cleaning coils with detergent cleaners and washing off with high pressure water hose. Replaces paper filters with like size or cleans permanent filters with detergent and water.
• Using manifold gauges checks freon charge on aid conditioning compressors. Repairs units by replacing expansion valves, fan switches, belts, and thermostats.
• Brazes and solders copper pipe using torch. Replaces plastic piping, metal piping, and copper piping using hand and power tools.
• Use volt/Multi meters to troubleshoot various mechanical equipment (pumps, motors, fans). Wires equipment (if replacing) and follows wiring diagrams to troubleshoot and replace.
• Cleans boilers by using wrenches to remove hatch bolts to open covers over water and fire tubes. Using wire brushes and high-pressure water hose flushes out scale and debris. Installs gaskets and steel washers to close boiler and return to service.
• Using tech manuals and parts catalogs, orders parts and materials from equipment and parts vendors. When working on building heating and cooling systems, blueprints are used to determine function and layout.
• Regularly monitors and checks for proper operation of pressures and temperatures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Specialized training in HVAC and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• EPA Certification required.
• This position is included in the emergency and on call process. Must be able to provide a valid cell phone number or contact number where employee can be reached in the event of a campus emergency.
• Knowledge of electricity, voltage, and amperage to work on motors and compressors.
• Knowledge of welding and soldering to repair boilers and air conditioning.
• Knowledge of plumbing for installing piping, drains, valves, and fittings.
• Knowledge of. all compressor types
• Math skills are necessary for calculating HVAC loads, duct sizing, and more.
• Ability to write for preparing daily work reports, equipment logs, and parts orders.
• Ability to operate a truck for travel on campus or around city.
• Ability to operate a gas-powered high-pressure washer.
• Ability to use an arc welder to join steel.
• Ability to use multi-meter, volt gauge, and amp probe to read electric loads.
• Ability to use hand tools for repairing equipment.
• Ability to use power tools including drill motors, Sawzall, grinder, and hammer drill.
• Ability to crawl, stoop, and bend to make repairs.
• Ability to climb ladder to work on high equipment or roofs.
• Ability to walk from one building to another.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs to check equipment.
• Ability to see for operating equipment, machinery, trucks, and computers.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds for transporting tools, motors, chemicals, etc.
• Ability to distinguish colors when wiring equipment.
• Ability to read directions on equipment labels and for measuring chemicals.
• Ability to be on call for afterhours repairs.
• Ability to be alert and coordinated for thinking and reacting quickly.
• Ability to responsibly drive a Drury University vehicle. Must possess a valid Missouri driver license and acceptable driving record.

Education and Experience:

• Specialized training in HVAC and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• EPA Certification required.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

WORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS:

• Generous time off including 4+ weeks of paid time off starting your first year
• Free tuition for your whole family 
• Free tickets to Drury home sporting events
• Health and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates
• Free use of onsite fitness center on Springfield campus
• Discounted meals and Drury merchandise on campus