HVAC Mechanic II

High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of two years (or equivalent) of an HVAC apprenticeship program or two years of appropriate experience: appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience

This is a Must Progress position. Employee must participate in the HVAC FaSTPath Program
and meet the requirements to progress to HVAC Levels III and IV. Training will be provided.

 Install, operate, repair, and preventively maintain pneumatic/electric air conditioning (A/C) equipment. Service and refurbish all types of A/C and refrigeration equipment, including controls systems that are connected directly to, and operate, field devices. Troubleshoot field-connected devices (including unitary controllers, variable air volume (VAV) controllers, electronic and pneumatic thermostats, and control programs related to field devices operating HVAC equipment) with network computers.

Repair or replace valves, piping, thermostats, dampers, grills, turning vanes, motors, belts, and controls. Preventively maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Balance HVAC systems. Recharge and recover refrigerants in A/C systems. Perform and support HVAC construction projects and departmental jobs.

Mentor and train lower-level technicians

Enter maintenance data via the work order system for work requests (WR) and time. Maintain EPA Refrigerant Recovery Journal. Provide support services to other trades (e.g., properly route or phase WR) as may be required for the timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment.

Initiate purchases of materials and parts used for repairs Clean and maintain shop, work areas, and personal equipment.

Operate state/UF vehicle(s).

Valid Florida driver license required.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Recovery TYPE ll Certification

Post-offer health assessment

Criminal background check This is a Must Progress position.

Employee must participate in the HVAC FaSTPath Program and meet the requirements to progress to HVAC Levels III and IV.

Training will be provided.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Schedule may vary depending on location

Total hours per week: 40

Emergency work (as needed)

Swing shift/on-call/standby (as required)

Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy

$21.95 to $21.95 Hourly

High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of two years (or equivalent) of an HVAC apprenticeship program or two years of appropriate experience: appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

- Valid Florida driver license

- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Recovery TYPE ll Certification

EXPERIENCE:

3 Years

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of the most modern and improved materials and techniques (to insure the most professional and cost-effective HVAC as possible)

- Working knowledge of blueprints and schematic drawings

SKILLS:

- Skilled in troubleshooting pneumatic and electric/digital devices related to refrigeration and A/C equipment

- Skilled in using normal and up-to-date equipment and materials

- Skilled in soldering refrigerant and water piping/tubing 

- Skilled in recovering refrigerant

ABILITIES:

- Ability to follow established safety practices and procedures

- Demonstrable ability to recognize the proper materials/equipment needed for a specific job and make necessary changes

- Demonstrable ability to read a service request

- Ability to read work requests

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

- Ability to drive or walk to customer/trouble locations

- Ability to move or lift weights, such as ladders, tools, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance

- Ability to work in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and similar places

- Ability to wear appropriate safety equipment

- Ability to climb

- Ability to reach above shoulder frequently

- Ability to kneel

- Ability to bend repeatedly

- Ability to work in confined area that may contain animals

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

None noted

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Multiple Vacancies will be filled from this posting.