Heat Mechanic

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a qualified Heat Mechanic to maintain and repair boilers, furnaces, and HVAC systems on campus. The role requires 5 years of journey-level experience or a related certificate, with a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by IU.

Work involves inspecting controls, installing thermostats, and ensuring safe, efficient operation across facilities in Bloomington. The position reports to Facility Operations under CPF.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years verifiable journey level experience in the heat field or a certificate in DOL apprenticed heat trade.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University at hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and tests controls and systems to detect and locate malfunctions.
• Replaces, repairs or rebuilds, and adjusts valves, piping, steam traps, steam pipes, air dryers and compressors, convectors, and humidifiers.
• Installs and repairs thermostats and sensors.
• Maintains and repairs boilers and furnaces in various sized buildings.
• Checks water levels in steam and hot water boilers including water treatment.
• Services, repairs, and rebuilds pumps and compressors; checks gas and air pressure in boilers and furnaces.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Professionalism

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Blueprint reading

Code knowledge

Project management

Customer relations

Verbal listening

Team collaboration

Multi-project handling

Reading schematics

Training participation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Job description

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations, maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspects and tests controls and systems to detect and locate malfunctions. Replaces, repairs or rebuilds, and adjusts valves, piping, steam traps, steam pipes, air dryers and compressors, convectors, and humidifiers.
• Installs and repairs thermostats and sensors. Replaces, repairs, and cleans convectors, and balance system air flow. Maintains and repairs boilers and furnaces in various sized buildings. Checks water levels in steam and hot water boilers including water treatment.
• Services, repairs, and rebuilds pumps and compressors. Checks gas and air pressure in boilers and furnaces. Changes out and repairs blowers. Cleans boilers. Troubleshoots boilers and systems.
• Rods out/cleans heat exchangers/tube bundles. Wires controls, thermostats, and motors. Installs pressure and temperature controls. Services forced air furnaces.
• Works as a team with refrigeration mechanics in maintaining, servicing, and repairing HVAC equipment. Performs other general building maintenance as needed.
• Participates in the training of apprentices and/or other workers as needed.
• Drives vehicle as needed.

Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Work Experience

Required

• 5 years verifiable journey level experience in the heat field OR Certificate in DOL apprenticed heat trade

Licenses and Certificates

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

Skills

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Ability to successfully complete required training programs
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances
• Knowledge and ability to use materials, methods/principles and tools specific to the needs of the Heat Mechanic trade
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

$41.14 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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