HVAC Mech III

Functional

Category Status: 20-Nonexempt,Regular

Applicant Search Category: Staff

University Authorized FTE: 1.000

Unit: VPSA-Res Facilities-Bldg Systems

Hiring Range Minimum: $55,551.00

Hiring Range Maximum: $66,660.00

Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Position is responsible for general diagnosis and repair of central temperature control systems for all HVAC systems in campus residential communities and Greek facilities. This position will also have responsibility for regional heating and cooling systems in SCUB facilities, and perform chiller work. In addition, the position will diagnose and perform service repairs to gas burners in the renovated Greek facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED AND Eight years progressively responsible experience in any combination of air conditioning, refrigeration, temperature control, steam distribution, or heating trades.

Preferences:
. Driver’s license with less than 6 points required, and no restrictions that would prevent them from driving a State vehicle. CFC certification required.

Preferred candidates with high level of computer skills to diagnose HVAC systems using building automation systems (BAS), maintenance management system (CMMS).

Additional Certifications:Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Must have the ability to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert force up to 50lbs; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to climb ladders, service lifts, and scaffolding; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Incumbent will be required to wear Uniforms, Safety Footwear and other required PPE provided by the University.

Position is Essential and is subject to a 24-hour day, 7-day week span of operation. Incumbent will be required to do work which may involve bending, stooping, walking and climbing. Will assist with/lead snow removal activities, which may require using snow removal equipment (tractors, snow blowers, shovels), and working outside in cold weather for extended periods. Will require extended hours/overtime work due to weather emergencies, scheduled openings and closings.

Posting Date: 04/30/2021

Closing Date: 05/14/2021

Open Until Filled No

Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.