Heat Mechanic

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Generous paid time off plans

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a skilled Heat Mechanic in Bloomington, Indiana. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing various heating systems and ensuring efficient operations across facilities.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma and five years of journey-level experience in the heat field or a relevant certificate. The position offers a salary of approximately $83,075.20 annually and includes comprehensive benefits like medical insurance, retirement plans, and tuition subsidies.

Qualifications

• 5 years of verifiable journey level experience in the heat field.
• Certificate in Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticed heat trade.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and tests controls and systems to detect malfunctions.
• Maintains and repairs boilers and furnaces in various sized buildings.
• Troubleshoots boilers and systems.

Skills

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Department Information

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University (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 Summary

• 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 balances 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 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (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

Qualifications

Education

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

Work Experience

• 5 years of verifiable journey level experience in the heat field; OR
• Certificate in Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticed heat trade

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

Skills

• 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

Working Conditions / Demands

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.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$39.94 per hour

$83,075.20 annually

Benefits Overview

• 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 & disability 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)

Job Classification

• Career Level: Mastery
• FLSA: Nonexempt
• Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility
• Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.