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Position Summary
The HVAC Technician III, with limited direction and supervision, will assist in the installation, calibration, operation, repair, and preventive maintenance of building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), as well as other refrigeration systems and associated controls. The HVAC Technician III may serve as a Lead, supervising the work of junior-level team members.
The ideal candidate has experience working in a team environment and experience working with HVAC-specific mechanical equipment (air handlers, AC units, chillers, etc.) and refrigeration systems (condensers, compressors, evaporators, etc.).
Workplace Requirements
This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at F&CP HVAC Shop from Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change .
This role is classified as an essential position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the salary is $27.00 to $31.00 an hour, contingent upon qualifications and experience. *Non-exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- 3 years of experience in industrial, institutional, or commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems
- In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
- Universal EPA Refrigerant Certification
- Licensed/Certified/Registered TDLR
- Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of institutional, commercial HVAC, and refrigeration systems
- Advanced ability to read mechanical blueprints and electrical schematic diagrams associated with HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong computer aptitude
Preferences:
- 10 years of experience in industrial, institutional, or commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Some college coursework in related fields. HVAC and refrigeration training courses or completed associated degree
- Background with building control systems, particularly those found on educational campuses
- Knowledge of steam utility systems and operations
- State of Texas HVAC/Refrigeration Licensing and/or other related technical certifications
- Knowledge of console and/or field operation and adjustment of building control systems, especially as are found on educational campuses
- Computer literacy to allow for interface with computerized maintenance management systems
- Valid Texas Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required with no more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past 5 years
Essential Functions
- Maintains, repairs, and adjusts air conditioning and air handling equipment and systems
- Installs, maintains, and repairs direct expansion air conditioning and refrigeration units
- Troubleshoots, adjusts, calibrates, and completes minor repairs of HVAC controls
- Maintains and repairs digital and pneumatic HVAC systems and system components in response to service calls
- Ensures all work orders are completed on schedule and within the provided time and cost estimates
- Assists in preparing cost estimates for facilities maintenance projects
- Inspects HVAC systems, equipment, and components, and performs preventative maintenance tasks on HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs on refrigeration systems such as ice machines, walk-in coolers/freezers, etc.
- Works with contractors, vendors, and consulting engineers
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift loads no greater than 50 lbs.
- Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and work around confined areas with piping and wiring obstructions, as needed, to access equipment
- Requires moderate to heavy physical activity, including bending, stooping, climbing, balancing, standing, and walking up to 8 hours per day
- Occasionally required to enter utility tunnels and confined spaces
Physical Environment:
- Requires exposure to high-pressure boilers and steam piping, high voltage electricity, high noise levels, rotating, and other potentially dangerous equipment
- Requires work in mechanical rooms, tunnels, labs, attics, crawl spaces, non-conditioned spaces, and dusty, dirty, and wet conditions.
- Requires personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, and safety glasses
- Work Hours and Travel:
- After-hours work may be required, or other work outside the regular schedule may be needed
- Available on a continuous “on-call” basis for response to problems and emergencies that affect campus operations
- May require periodic travel to classes, conferences, and vendor sites as needed
Essential Personnel:
- This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated, and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency.
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