HVAC Technician/Trades Technician III (00047)
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
Full-time
Mechanic/Technician
Posted on May 14, 2024
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of HVAC Technician /Trades Technician III (00047) in Facilities Management and Operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing maintenance and repair work on a variety of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment essential to the operation of Longwood University. This includes replacement of existing equipment or installation of new equipment as the need may rise. Will be responsible for responding to call back request during non-work hours for support of the University as needed. This position is considered to be emergency personnel, and must report to work or be called in due to inclement weather, in the case of emergency, stage shortage, etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform maintenance and repair or replacement of equipment related to HVAC
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and university codes, regulations, standards, and policies all while providing to the comfort and health of students, faculty, and staff
- Ensure all systems are operated at the proper times to meet comfort as well as energy conservation
- Perform repairs to refrigeration equipment to include ice machines, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and reach-in boxes, making sure safety standards are met for both electrical and refrigeration work
- Monitor temperatures to ensure foot storage meets specifications for product
- Perform trouble-shooting, repair and installation of variable frequency drives
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Valid driver's license
- EPA certified refrigeration license
- Knowledge of heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment, VFD's
- Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code preferred
- Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to climb and work from elevated work stations
- Ability to work for long periods standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling
- Extensive experience or technical training on commercial type air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment with associated controls
- Ability to troubleshoot, repair or replace commercial type air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment
- Must have working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and/or HVAC control systems
- Computer knowledge with ability to operate within the university's Computerized Maintenance Management Control system (CMMS)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (if the other statement remains this could be removed)
- EPA certified refrigeration license preferred (you have it as required, not sure which it should be)
- Journeyman level certification or documentation of journeyman level experience preferred
- Master's level HVAC certification desirable
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, classified, non-exempt position in a pay band 3. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 05/13/2024. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and any other documents to be included with your application materials.
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