Trades Specialist - HVAC
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on May 18, 2023
Summary
VCU's Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire a Trades Specialist-HVAC for Facilities Operations.
The Trades Specialist-HVAC utilizes knowledge of the HVAC trade to perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building infrastructure ensuring efficient operation of Zone facilities; provides exemplary customer service to all faculty, staff, and students supporting the University's mission of teaching, high-impact research, and creative expression; identifies and documents system deficiencies using diagnostic tools and advise management of tasks requiring priority attention; provides quality workmanship and service to maximize system availability and minimize unscheduled downtime.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Independently respond and complete service work orders requiring diagnosis and repair of air handling units, fan coil units, roof top equipment, heat pumps, cooling towers, chillers, terminal boxes, air compressors, pumps, and other HVAC equipment using specialized knowledge of HVAC theory and practice
- Independently assign, perform, and complete regularly scheduled preventive maintenance to pumps, air handling units, roof top units, heat exchangers, motors, fans, cooling towers, chillers, electronic and pneumatic controls, drain piping, radiators, other HVAC equipment, plumbing, and electrical systems
- Advise supervision and/or management by recommending equipment maintenance tasks and identifying equipment needing priority attention
- Keep track of time and notes log using Mobile Work Order system
- Communicate orally and in writing with building occupants and supervision regarding work schedules, system problems, estimated completion times, and effects of system problems on occupant safety and comfort
- Provide worksite guidance and direct hourly maintenance workers as appropriate
- Assist in contract administration of outside vendors
- Respond to on-call duty
- Work on-call during inclement weather and emergencies to maintain staffing levels
Benefits include:
- 28 days of annual paid leave
- 16 days of annual holiday leave
- Competitive health benefits package commences within 30 days of employment
- Paid training
- Retirement offered through Virginia Retirement System
- Tuition waiver with up to 2 classes per semester (6 credits)
- Parental and Care Giver Leave
- Working knowledge of residential type HVAC systems
- Ability to diagnose, repair, service, and install a wide variety of HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to supervisors, other employees, and customers
- Ability to read/interpret drawings, plans, specifications, and scopes
- Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and power equipment
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required
- State of Virginia Driver's License is required
- Ability to obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification within one year
- State of Virginia Journeyman HVAC License required or the ability to obtain within two years of employment
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
- State of Virginia Driver's License
Physical Demands & Activities
Light Lifting (<20 lbs): Essential
Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): Essential
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): Essential
Pushing/Pulling: Essential
Standing: Essential
Sitting: Marginal
Repetitive Motion: Essential
Walking: Essential
Climbing: Essential
Reaching: Essential
Bending: Essential
Environmental Conditions
Extreme heat/cold: Essential
Extreme Noise: Essential
Vibrations: Essential
Fumes: Marginal
Mists/gases: Marginal
Emotional Demands
Fast pace: Essential
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Stimuli: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Essential
Frequent Change: Essential
Mental/Sensory Demands
Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Essential
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Essential
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential
Vacancies/Shifts available:
- Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
- Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
VCU Job Code Slotting: HVAC 1-3 (17051-17053)
Closing Date: June 9, 2023
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000
Position Details:
Department: Facilities Management, Facilities Operations
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt