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HVAC Specialist

\$45,000/Yr.

The job of the HVAC Trade Specialist was established for the purpose/s of providing HVAC services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs: installing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading HVAC systems and equipment; assisting other skilled trades.

Position Summary

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment; performs inspections on boilers, air compressors, heat decks, chillers, air dampers and pumps; checks control gauges for proper temperature and pressure; observes operations and makes adjustments as necessary; checks motors, controls, switches, wiring valves, condensers and cores for operation; checks seals for leaks and corrosion; disassembles structural components with problems arise.
2. Installs, services and repairs heating, cooling, and refrigerating systems according to blueprints and engineering specifications using knowledge of heating, refrigeration, structural layout and function and design of components.
3. Performs general duties: Changes filters in air outlets and cleans casings: performs preventative maintenance inspections and repairs; prepares reports showing date of inspection, repairs made and cost of material/s used. Inventories supplies and notifies supervisor of material/s needed; and maintains work-area; calibrates thermostats
4. Coordinates with assigned supervisor and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
5. Diagnoses causes of problems and/or failures in heating/air conditioning systems repair and/or replacement needs.
6. Responds to emergency situations during or after hours
7. Participates in meetings, workshops, training seminars, as assigned, for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions
8. Maintains vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of insuring availability in safe operating condition.
9. Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

-Knowledge of State, Federal, and University rules, regulations and procedures.

-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment

-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team

-Ability to make sound judgements

-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities

-Civility in all interactions

-Demonstrate effective follow up

Skills Considered Essential for Success

-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.

-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.

-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.

-Ability to make sound judgments.

-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.

-Civility in all interactions.

-Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience

1. High School Diploma orGED\
   2. Must haveEPAG08 Certificates Types I, II, II and/or Universal required or the ability to obtained one</li>
   3. Knowledge of safety precautions used in theHVACtrade</li>
   4. Knowledge of State laws regardingHCACpractices</li>
   5. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals and management texts</li>
   6. Skilled in the use, operation and care ofHVACtools and Machinery</li>
   7. Minimum of four (4) years experience in th HVACTrade</li>
   8. Must have a valid Arkansas Drivers License</li>
   9. Either have a low pressure boilers license or the ability to obtain one</li>
   10. This position is a weather essential position

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Preferred is 5 years or more in the HVAC with some experience in a Higher Education facility or educational facility.