HVAC II

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The HVAC Mechanic II at Jacksonville State University performs service and maintenance on refrigeration and air conditioning installations under supervision. This role involves shift work, including potential reporting on a scheduled off-day.

Required qualifications include a two-year HVAC degree, four years of full-time experience in commercial HVAC, a valid Alabama driver’s license, and EPA universal refrigerant transition and recovery certification.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree from technical college in HVAC.
• Four years full-time work experience in commercial HVAC.
• Valid Alabama driver’s license.
• EPA universal refrigerant transition and recovery certification.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains air conditioning units and adjusts temperature controls.
• Maintains and repairs heating units such as heat pumps and gas boilers.
• Lubricates motors, checks for refrigerant leaks, and replaces belts/fuses.
• Drives university trucks and vans; works outdoors in all weather.
• Performs basic and general maintenance including pipefitting and electrical restoration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Two-year HVAC degree

EPA universal refrigerant transition and recovery certification

Valid Alabama driver’s license

Job description

Department:

HVAC

Work Hours:

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, Call maybe required

Anticipated Start Date:

September 14, 2026

Salary:

$32,307.04 - $33,529.60 commensurate with experience

Job Summary:

The HVAC Mechanic II works at the journeyman level to perform service and maintenance on various refrigeration and air conditioning installations and equipment. Tasks are completed according to established trade practices under the direction of a senior level HVAC mechanic or the HVAC supervisor, and is reviewed for compliance with instructions and adequate completion. The HVAC Mechanic II works rotating shifts; special situations or emergencies may necessitate reporting on a scheduled off-day.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs and maintains air conditioning units and adjusts temperature controls in window units, reciprocating units, centrifugal units, ice machines, freezers, and refrigerators.
• Maintains and repairs heating units such as heat pumps, gas furnaces, steam converters, gas boilers, and gas water heaters.
• Lubricates fan compressor motors; adjusts automatic valves and controls, condenser and evaporator; replaces belts, pulleys, fly wheels and fuses; checks for refrigerant leaks and replaces refrigerant as needed.
• Installs and maintains pumps used to transfer fluid to heating or cooling such as water or Freon.
• Removes, disassembles, repairs, rebuilds, and installs motors or pumps used in heating or cooling units.
• Performs basic and general maintenance and repair such as pipefitting, welding, and electrical restoration.
• Drives university trucks and vans.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Possesses manual dexterity to manipulate small hand tools; visual acuity sufficient to read gauges and thermometers and inspect small parts; hearing sufficient to distinguish proper functioning of units and to diagnose problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Two-year degree from technical college in HVAC
• Four (4) years full time work experience in commercial HVAC
• Valid Alabama driver’s license.
• Possession, at the time of hire, of a universal refrigerant transition and recovery certification issued by EPA.

Required Documents:

1. Resume

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
  • Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
  • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
  • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
  • Medical (PEEHIP)
  • Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer, and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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