Salary: See Position Description

Location : Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202300364

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: Facilities Management

Opening Date: 06/27/2024

Position Summary

HVAC-R MECHANIC

Facilities Management

Full Time

Starting Wage: $22.68 per hour/$25.15 after successful completion of probationary period

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of all campus HVAC mechanical systems. Systems include but not limited to (VAV, CAV, Multi-zone and Dual Duct) air handling unit systems, chilled water systems, boiler (hot water) and steam heating systems, rooftop packaged D/X systems, etc.
• Troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of all campus control systems. Systems include DDC (Siemens APOGEE, Johnson METASYS, INVENSYS) and pneumatic controls
• Work with teams in the performance of the equipment preventative maintenance program
• Provide assistance to the other trades as needed
• Perform on call duties on a rotating basis

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Possession of valid driver license
• Must live within 30 minutes travel time from the University
• Possession of Universal Refrigerant EPA Certification
• Experience with HVAC systems in an educational, industrial or commercial setting
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of large chiller plant systems that serve a multitude of facilities
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of heating hot water boiler systems
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of steam heat exchanger systems
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of all types of air handling unit systems
• Ability to work with voltages up to 480 volts
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and electrical schematics
• Ability to work with testing equipment (volt/ohm/amp meters, air balancing equipment, etc.)
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, damp or wet conditions, bio-hazardous materials and chemicals, fumes, dust, elevated noise levels, and the use of personal protective equipment
• Ability to work at heights up to 150 ft. that exist on campus with or without accommodations
• Ability to work in close and confined spaces for extended periods of time
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

Required Information & Deadline

To Apply: This position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.Click on the APPLY button at the top of the page and complete every section of the online application including providing three professional references.

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