Summary

Leads trouble-shooting and repair efforts on commercial grade heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and multi-zone systems that incorporate pneumatic, electronic, and/or programmable logic controls. Creates drawings or plans for HVAC modifications, and leads the installation of components that require controls programming and linkage to the campus central control system.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Leads lower level HVAC technicians in troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of commercial air conditioning and multi-zone heating and cooling systems that incorporate pneumatic, digital, and central energy management system controls.
2. Develops heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system modification plans and estimates jobs for remodel activities.
3. Creates preventive maintenance checklists for new equipment.
4. Interprets as-built building blueprints and recommends system modifications for remodel projects in accordance with applicable regulations.
5. Researches and selects materials for HVAC systems installation, repair, and maintenance.
6. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
7. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Journeyman's refrigeration Licenses(JR) or an EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of HVAC installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to prepare engineering documents, specifications and cost estimates for projects.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
• Ability to develop heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system modification plans.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints and/or technical manuals.
• Documents and tracks preventive maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, building materials, and emergency maintenance.
• Detailed knowledge of HVAC systems that incorporate digital control systems and are linked to a multi-building, computer-based Energy Management and Control System. (EMCS).