HVAC/REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN 2
Ohio University
Athens, OH
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on April 16, 2024
Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
HVAC/REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN 2
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public, University Wide, AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental, AFSCME 1699 In-segment
Special Instructions to Applicants
HIRING UP TO 2 POSITIONS
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS BEING POSTED INTERNALLY AND TO THE PUBLIC SIMULTANEOUSLY IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THE POSTING PROCESS. HOWEVER, CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY AFSCME 1699 EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST.
OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.
• We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• In an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
• Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
20166095S
Job Description
Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled installation, repair, & preventive maintenance on air conditioning, refrigeration, & heating systems. Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower-level air quality technicians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of employee mentoring, training, development and inventory control*
*Developed after Employment.
Department
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Pay Rate
AFSCME|08|Minimum hourly rate $23.66
Job Open Date
04/15/2024
Posting Close Date
04/29/2024
Job Category
Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment
Months
12 month
Planning Unit
Vice President for Finance & Administration
Work Schedule
PN119488 & PN100635
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Days off: Saturday & Sunday
Location: Athens
Campus
Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week
Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Kirby Bowling (bowlingk@ohio.edu)
Diversity Statement
Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Job Information
Employment Type
full-time regular
Job Family/Subfamily
Career Track & Level
Pay Grade
AFSCME|08|
Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report
Clery Act Statistics
“To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report https://www.ohio.edu/sites/default/files/sites/equity-civil-rights/files/2023%20Annual%20Security%20and%20Fire%20Safety%20Report.pdf">Click Here!
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
HVAC/REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN 2
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public, University Wide, AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental, AFSCME 1699 In-segment
Special Instructions to Applicants
HIRING UP TO 2 POSITIONS
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS BEING POSTED INTERNALLY AND TO THE PUBLIC SIMULTANEOUSLY IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THE POSTING PROCESS. HOWEVER, CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY AFSCME 1699 EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST.
OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.
• We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• In an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
• Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
20166095S
Job Description
Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled installation, repair, & preventive maintenance on air conditioning, refrigeration, & heating systems. Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower-level air quality technicians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
- Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
- Provides work direction, training & mentoring for other lower-level air quality technicians engaged in installation, repair, inspection & maintenance (including preventative maintenance) of air conditioning, refrigeration & heating systems.
- Reciprocating, centrifugal, screw and scroll chillers: cleans, repairs, troubleshoots electric fans, controls, compressors, handles refrigerant.
- Absorption chillers: cleans and repairs; troubleshoots electric fans, controls, pumps, etc. Handles bromide.
- Dorm, dining & laboratory refrigeration: cleans and repairs; troubleshoots walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, compressors, electric controls, pumps, etc. Repairs air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems, thermostats, relays, valves, controls, compressors & filters; solders piping as necessary.
- Periodically inspects & tests installed equipment for proper assembly of components checking for any needed repairs & compliance with technical orders, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, specifications, handbooks.
- Installs, repairs, calibrates, and troubleshoots pneumatic, electric, & DDC controls, VAV systems; reads and interprets wiring diagrams, schematics, PID diagrams, piping diagrams; identifies elements of process control (e.g., sensors, transmitters, variable frequency drives, controllers); installs, splices, and terminates low-voltage connections for control instrumentation wiring; generates new documentation, suggests & makes required modification to system as needed; uses laptop computer and appropriate software to troubleshoot and adjust HVAC controls.
- Split systems: cleans and repairs; troubleshoots electric fans, controls, compressors, solenoid valves, etc. Installs & operates refrigeration, air conditioning, & heating units.
- Performs inventory control, work scheduling. Completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Cleans and repairs window units, troubleshoots electric fans and compressors. Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs air compressors.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Journey-level working knowledge of air conditioning & heating technology.
- Skill in installation and maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment.
- Proficient use of personal computer and Windows operating system.
- Read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure;
- Add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages;
- Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.
- Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form.
- Work independently or with others.
- Demonstrate willingness to work with diverse populations.
- Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University guidelines and procedures.
- Work at heights;
- Lift up to 50 lbs.;
- An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
- 48 months skilled experience in HVAC, refrigeration, controls, or equivalent.
- EPA refrigerant handling certification.
- Successful completion of any pertinent tests may be required.
- Valid driver's license.
- May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; confined spaces.
• Knowledge of employee mentoring, training, development and inventory control*
*Developed after Employment.
Department
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Pay Rate
AFSCME|08|Minimum hourly rate $23.66
Job Open Date
04/15/2024
Posting Close Date
04/29/2024
Job Category
Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment
Months
12 month
Planning Unit
Vice President for Finance & Administration
Work Schedule
PN119488 & PN100635
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Days off: Saturday & Sunday
Location: Athens
Campus
Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week
Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Kirby Bowling (bowlingk@ohio.edu)
Diversity Statement
Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Job Information
Employment Type
full-time regular
Job Family/Subfamily
Career Track & Level
Pay Grade
AFSCME|08|
Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report
Clery Act Statistics
“To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report https://www.ohio.edu/sites/default/files/sites/equity-civil-rights/files/2023%20Annual%20Security%20and%20Fire%20Safety%20Report.pdf">Click Here!
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- References
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate how you learned about this posting.
- www. ohiouniversityjobs.com
- www.higheredjobs.com
- www.ohiomeansjobs.com
- The Athens Messenger
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Ohio University employee
- OHIO Jobs Line (phone)
- Employment Agency
- Posted Announcement
- Professional association
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc)
- OTHER
- * Please select an option that best represents your current status:
- I am a current Ohio University employee and NOT currently serving a probationary period.
- I am a current Ohio University employee, and I am serving in either an initial or a promotional probationary period.
- I am a current Ohio University Student employee.
- I am not an employee of Ohio University.
- * Are you a current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 employee?
- yes
- no
- * Are you a current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 employee working in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration?
- yes
- no
