HVAC Technician, UMKC Campus Facilities, 28203
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on May 12, 2023
Hiring Department
UMKC Campus Facilities Management (CFM) Team
Job Description
The UMKCCampus Facilities Management (CFM)team is seeking an experienced, customer-service focusedHVAC Technician to join our team. Our team supports both the UMKC Volker Campus which is just south of the Country Club Plaza as well as the UMKC Health Sciences campus which is part of the UMKC Health Sciences District in downtown Kansas City. As a UMKC employee you will belong to an engaged and diverse community. There is never a dull or typiocal day on campus as we have a wide variety of buildings that range from over 100 years old to just under 2 years old, and some of our most iconic buildings have great history in Kansas City, for example Scofield Hall. This job could be the refreshing change and new opportunity you are looking for – apply today!
We are seeking an individual who is known for their positive, team-oriented attitude, and who is able to successfully work with frequent interruptions, while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work. Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills, be able to take instructions, and troubleshoot and come up with good resolutions.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Install, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, including hot water and steam heating systems and chilled water cooling systems
- Perform preventative maintenance procedures on HVAC pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC control systems; diagnose control problems and overhaul, either individually or as part of a team, various building pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC control systems
- The individual in this position must be committed to top quality customer service. This is a busy campus, with public contact, and many customers who are seen on an ongoing basis. This person must make a strong, professional first impression, and establish strong, positive rapport with customers.
- Due to necessary fluctuations of workloads in the skill area, an incumbent in this class may be required to perform duties outside his/her trade area, which may include plumbing and electrical duties. Normal safety requirements, scheduling and the most efficient use of staff and equipment are taken into consideration in such assignments.
- Utilize testing equipment to check controls and to balance air flow.
- Read blue prints, plan drawings, and writing drawings in order to complete assignments.
- Perform sheet-metal work and duct and diffuser installation.
- Operate and maintain centrifugal chillers and steam absorption chillers.
- Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment.
- Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation.
- Must be able to work outside in cold and snowy/icy conditions
- Other duties as assigned
- A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
- Five years actual work experience and training, including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training, in the trade.
- Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
- Skill in maintenance and use of tools, equipment and materials of applicable trade.
- Ability on a daily basis to:
- Grasp, lift, maneuver, rotate, and otherwise use small to large trades tools and equipment
- Grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy objects (50-80 lbs.)
- Grasp, turn, twist, pull, push, lift, and otherwise move equipment, controls, parts, etc. Visually assess maintenance, construction and repair needs
- Climb and work from ladders, stairs, and scaffolding
- A valid driver's license may be required.
- Three or more years of experience installing, repairing and/or replacing pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems according to design drawings and/or specifications.
- Experience with Honeywell control systems.
- Experience with heat pumps
40 hours per week (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible, staff position.
Salary
- Commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.
- Eligible for a $1,500 hiring incentive (seeHR-104 Hiring Incentives for Fauclty and Staff)
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; occasional nights and weekends, as needed.
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately; position will remain open until filled. Apply today!
Application Instructions
Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (800) 488-5288.
Note, you must provide a description of job duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page prior to submitting your materials.
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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
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We offer full benefits that start day one, generous paid time off, paid winter break, and continuing education benefits. Visit ourTotal Rewardspage to learn more (https://info.umkc.edu/hr/total-rewards/).