HVAC Mechanic Specialist_1007198_1233180-1-AMHAE - Apidel Technologies

Description:

Anticipated Shift:

The anticipated shift is basedon the operational needs and can change at any time with notice.

ABOUT  AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES:

Founded in 1891,  is among the top academic institutions in thecountry, excelling in a wide range of fields from the humanities to informationtechnology to the health sciences and medicine. The  is located near Palo Alto, 35 miles south ofSan Francisco, on an 8,800-acre campus.

Residential & DiningEnterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at , supports theacademic mission of the  by providing thehighest quality services to students and other members of the  community. The Department has an annualoperating budget of over $270 million, oversees a 5 million sq. ft. physicalplant across the campus, and provides housing for over 13,000 students anddependents, serves over 18,000 daily meals at 30 dining and retail locationsand over 300,000 meals at Athletic Concessions events, and hosts 20,000conference guests annually. Additionally, R&DE comprises 735 FTE staff inthe following divisions: the Office of the Senior Associate Vice Provost,Student Housing,  Dining,  Hospitality & Auxiliaries,  Conferences, and a team of R&DE strategicbusiness partners: Finance & Administration, Human Resources,   Information Technology and Communications.

Students (Customers) Firstis the mantra of R&DE and our strategic goals reflect our commitment todelivering quality and excellence to our constituents every day.  In R&DE, Excellence is defined byaligning our strategic goals and performance with our vision.

Job Purpose:

The Heating, Ventilating andAir Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic job series describes positions that install,troubleshoot, repair, and modify heating, ventilation, and air conditioningequipment and systems. There are three levels in the series: HVAC MechanicMaintenance Technician, HVAC Mechanic Specialist, HVAC Mechanic -Lead. The dutieslisted under the Characteristic Duties section are designed to provide arepresentative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated withthe job; they are not intended to be a complete list of all the dutiesperformed by employees in the classification.

Under the direction of a leador supervisor, employees in this classification, HVAC Mechanic Specialistcovers a broader range of activity than the HVAC Mechanic. Applies a greaterdegree of technical specialty to HVAC work. Responsible for diagnosing HVACproblems independently, and advising HVAC Mechanics on assignments that aremore difficult. Establish priorities for various phases of their workassignments, requiring little guidance from a Lead or Supervisor.

Characteristic Duties:

The duties listed under thissection are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/orresponsibilities associated with the job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performedby employees in the classification.

Perform complextroubleshooting of HVAC systems, including functional analysis.

Install, test, troubleshoot,and service eall types of industrial HVAC instrumentation and controlsincluding electronic, pneumatic or digital systems.

Adjust complex HVAC instrumentationand control systems to improve system functionality and energy conservation.

Accomplish difficult repairsthat may involve customizing parts to serve in old systems where replacementparts are no longer available.

Analyze and maintain diverseHVAC systems at optimal operating efficiency while maintaining energyefficiency.

Test, adjust, and balance HVACsystems.

Establish and maintainproactive maintenance of a full range of HVAC systems.

Respond effectively andexpediently to critical repair situations, such as environmental systems thatimpact research operations.

Install, modify, troubleshoot,and repair duct systems.

Support state-of-the-art HVACsystems, requiring specialized and extensive training.

Assist with the developmentand implementation of a preventative maintenance system on new and existingequipment as assigned by Supervisor or Lead mechanic.

May perform specializedfunctions related to air quality (such as IAQ testing and reporting; or thetesting, adjusting, balancing and certifying of laboratory fume hoods).

May write reports andcertification documents.

May perform any of the dutiesdescribed in the HVAC Mechanic maintenance specification or other duties asassigned.

Adhere to safety rules.

Requirements:

M-F 7:45-4:15pm

Minimum Education andExperience Required

Journey level knowledgeequivalent to four years completion in an apprentice program as a journeymechanic, with a minimum of seven years actual work experience in the trade ora combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Minimum Qualifications

In addition to thequalifications for the HVAC Mechanic Maintenance, the Specialist must haveextensive working knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioningsystems. Typically,these positions involve complex trouble-shooting andproblem-solving skills that have developed over many years, but they may alsorequire specialized training in emerging HVAC technologies. The Specialistsrequire high level testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) skills. Required tohave at least a class III EPA certification, although many jobs will requirecertification as a Universal Technician.

Certificates and LicensesRequired

Valid CaliforniaNon-commercial Class C Drivers license.

Ability to obtain and maintaina California Non-commercial Class C Drivers license.Constantly stand,walkFrequently twist, bend, stoop, use light, fine grasping, lift up to 10poundsOccasionally kneel, crawl, climb ladders or scaffolds, lift 11-20, 21-40pounds, operate foot and hand controlsRarely perform seated work, desk basedcomputer tasks, use a telephone, write by hand, sort file paperwork, lift 40%2BpoundsVisual acuity, including color vision

Physical Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintaina California Non-commercial Class C Drivers license.Constantly stand,walkFrequently twist, bend, stoop, use light, fine grasping, lift up to 10poundsOccasionally kneel, crawl, climb ladders or scaffolds, lift 11-20, 21-40pounds, operate foot and hand controlsRarely perform seated work, desk basedcomputer tasks, use a telephone, write by hand, sort file paperwork, lift 40%2BpoundsVisual acuity, including color vision

Working Conditions

May be exposed to high voltage(600V) electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise >80dB, confined spaces, working at heights of over 10 feet, hot and coldtemperature extremes, heavy metals, exposure to 200 PSIRequired to wearappropriate uniform and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).May berequired to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays, sometimesin inclement weather conditions.

Work Standards

When conducting  business, must comply with the CaliforniaVehicle Code and  drivingrequirements.Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work wellwith  colleagues and clients and withexternal organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment topersonal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns;uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Subjectto and expected to comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnelpolicies and other policies found in the s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide..edu/andthe appropriate collective bargaining agreement athttps://cardinalatwork..edu/hr-processes-policies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining