HVAC Mechanic I, II, or III
Job Details
Description
Schedule:
Tuesday - Saturday (40 hrs/wk)
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Training Schedule:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Department: Facilities - 111
Primary Purpose:
HVAC Mechanics support the facilities by providing professional skills and experience related to troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing all heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning as well as refrigerator/freezer systems associated with the buildings. Also assists the Facilities staff in providing a safe comfortable environment for all employees.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Assists HVAC Mechanic’s L-2 and L-3 with service, repair, and maintenance of all HVAC and facility related mechanical equipment.
Promptly responds to HVAC and other related issues reported by building personnel.
Assists in performing diagnostics and maintenance work on facilities equipment.
Assists in carrying out work generated by the facilities preventive maintenance program.
Assists in the implementation of safety and good housekeeping standards by keeping mechanical rooms clean.
Assists in installations and/or modifications to HVAC equipment and systems.
Assists in working towards continual improvement of efficiency of HVAC systems.
Maintains appropriate logs and records for mechanical equipment including water treatment.
Must be able to fit, solder, and braze refrigeration and copper piping.
Works with and assist other tradesmen.
Performs special projects as directed by the Facilities, Director and Maintenance Manager.
Works cooperatively with all levels of management, contractors, and ARUP employees.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Effective communication skills.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company/departmental policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Climbing: Using hands and feet to pull one’s self upwards, such as using a ladder.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent or better.
Experience
Required
One (1) year certificate in HVAC plus six (6) months of related commercial HVAC experience Or two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and operation of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems and related equipment in commercial, industrial, or governmental building or institution
Must have basic knowledge and understanding of HVAC controls
Must have working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within field of work
Preferred
Four years education in HVAC or journey level HVAC mechanic with State or Union certification or a combination of 8 years of education and in HVAC specific experience in a large, commercial, industrial, or governmental building or institution, will be accepted in lieu of a State Certified program or Union apprenticeship.
Certified to purchase and handle various types of refrigerant.
Proficiency in fitting, soldering, and brazing of refrigeration and copper piping.
Proficient with troubleshooting and operating HVAC controls
Experience in setting up and managing a computerized preventive maintenance program.
Five years of experience using Staefa and Talon mechanical control systems.
Five years of experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration equipment.
Five years of journey- level experience in the maintenance and operation of major mechanical systems and related equipment in a large, commercial, industrial, or governmental building or institution
Two (2) year certificate from an HVAC program plus one (1) year of related commercial HVAC experience, Or in the third year of an HVAC apprenticeship program Or a combination of four (4) years of education and experience in the maintenance and operation of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems and related equipment in commercial, industrial, or governmental building or institution
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
Experience using Staefa mechanical control systems
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
One Year HVAC Cert
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)