HVAC Technician

University of Denver • Denver, CO

416d

About The Position

The position involves repairing, maintaining, and installing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment at the University of Denver. The role requires minimal supervision and includes responsibilities such as performing daily equipment checks, diagnosing repair needs, and ensuring the proper operation of various mechanical systems. The technician will also be part of an on-call rotation and must possess adequate computer skills to monitor building automation systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Journeyman skill level with a minimum of five years experience in the HVAC field.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration Certificate.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and insurable under University guidelines.
• Knowledge of related OSHA and EPA regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Stationary Engineer Certificate.
• Boiler Operators Class A or B license.
• Steamfitter Journeyman License.
• Heating and Ventilation Journeyman, Class A or B Supervisor License.
• Refrigeration Journeyman, Class A or B Supervisor License.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds to check equipment in various mechanical rooms throughout campus.
• Check and maintain alignment of motors with pumps, compressors, and V-belt drive equipment.
• Check and maintain operation of electric controls and starters.
• Log equipment temperatures, pressures, and amperage draw.
• Monitor all water columns, gauges, meters, thermometers, and other indicating equipment.
• Perform chemical analysis and add chemicals to equipment as needed.
• Diagnose repair needs on all heating and cooling equipment and perform full corrective actions.
• Perform seasonal changeover of heating and cooling systems as well as seasonal shutdown and start-up of various systems.
• Clean waterside equipment, cooling towers, condenser tubes, and pump strainers.
• Operate steam and hot water boilers, auxiliary equipment, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Read and sketch control diagrams and schematics.
• Work with high-temperature solders, brazing methods, oxyacetylene, and electric arc welding.
• Keep records and prepare analytical reports.
• Complete work orders distributed by the foremen on a daily basis and track time and material for each work order.
• Regulate and adjust operating controls.
• Respond to call-outs for all shops and take appropriate action.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED