HVAC Mechanic 2

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking an HVACR Technician to install, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across campus facilities. The role includes planning and leading major repair projects, inspecting systems, and responding to emergencies.

This on-call position requires scheduling, prioritizing work orders, and coordinating with other trades to ensure safe, efficient operation of campus HVACR equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 3+ years HVACR experience.
• EPA Certification 608 Type II or Higher.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive AU vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, or repair HVACR equipment including chillers, air handling units, boilers, and related components.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and executing major HVACR repair projects and lead emergency repair efforts.
• Inspect and troubleshoot HVACR systems to evaluate operating status and material condition.
• Oversee and plan work orders using Facilities Work Management to prioritize and schedule tasks.
• Serve in on-call status and mentor or assign tasks to lower level staff.

Skills

Respond to work orders

Communicate with customer

Troubleshoot HVAC systems

Engage with other trades

Schedule shutdowns

Education

High School diploma or GED

EPA Certification 608 Type II or Higher

Tools

EPA Certification Tools

Job description

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Providing the highest level of quality service in a responsive and efficient manner to the entire university community while creating and caring for a physical environment in which those who seek knowledge, enlightenment and well-being enjoy successful, productive, and fulfilled lives. Facilities Services Division provides quality customer service by maintaining a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment in which students, faculty, and staff can function and accomplish their educational objectives and by supporting a patient care culture that continuously improves. Facilities Services' responsibilities include Interior and Exterior Facilities Support, Construction, Space Management, and Environmental Services.

Job Summary

This position is required to perform installation, replacement, or repairs to a variety of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, & refrigeration (HVACR) equipment including chillers, air conditioning, motors, heating units, heat pumps, air compressors, heating equipment, boilers, burners, intake & exhaust fans, humidifiers, controls, split systems, air dryers, & packaged units. Assists in planning, scheduling, & executing major HVACR system repair projects, such as the replacement of air handling units, chillers, or boilers & to lead emergency repair efforts to repair such units. Inspects & troubleshoots HVACR systems & their components for the purpose of evaluating operating status & material condition, identifying necessary repairs & recommending a proper course of action. Oversees & plans assigned work orders using Facilities Work Management system to prioritize & schedule work. Identifies options, develops solutions, & takes action when responding to stakeholder requests. This position is required to serve in an on-call status & remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. This position may be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to lower lever staff.

Preventative Maintenance

• Always leave equipment in safe working condition, immediately notify supervisor of dangerous situations.
• Document and notify supervisor of any equipment failure and/or potential failures.
• Document all corrective actions in detail on assigned work orders.
• Perform quarterly, mid-annual, and annual preventative maintenances on Augusta University HVAC equipment based on manufactures required preventative maintenance requirements.
• Performs all maintenance work in a neat and timely manner.
• Schedule all preventative maintenances so that it does not disrupt the operation of Augusta University buildings or its customers.
• Keep records of completed preventative maintenance as well as any future work that needs to be completed.
• Communicate to supervisor of any shutdowns that need to occur to complete preventative maintenance of Augusta University HVAC equipment.
• Communicate with supervisor once preventative maintenance is complete and equipment has been returned to normal operation.

Responds to Work Request

• Respond to work orders in a quick and timely manner.
• Communicate with customer explaining if work order is completed or if further work needs to be completed.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems in a quick a timely manner.
• Engage with other trades as needed to complete work orders.
• Schedule shutdowns with supervisor to ensure Augusta University buildings and its customers are not being disrupted.
• Communicate with supervisor any future work that needs to be completed to ensure all Augusta University equipment is effectively operating.
• Document and notify supervisor of any equipment failure and/or potential failures.
• Document all corrective actions in detail on assigned work orders.

Leadership

• Utilizes effective critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills to make decisions and communicates tactfully to Facilities Leadership.

Contract Management

• Estimates materials needed and records time and material expended on each work order. Prepares and submits material requisitions required to complete assigned tasks.
• Reads, interpret blueprints, specifications, shop drawings, to determine appropriate job requirements and procedures.
• Perform shutdowns of assigned systems as required for maintenance or for project support.

Communications

• Consistently provide professional, accurate, tactful, and timely written and verbal communications to Facilities staff as well as other Augusta University staff.
• Establishes and maintains positive collaborative working relationships with Facility Operations and customers.

Other Duties

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization and 3+ years of experience in the HVACR field.

Other Required Qualifications

• Valid drivers license and approval of Public Safety to drive AU vehicles.
• EPA Certification 608 Type II or Higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational Degree in HVACR from recognized State or federal accrediting organization
• 6 or more years of applicable electrical experience
• HVACR Contractor (non-restricted) license from the State of Georgia
• NATE Certification

Abilities

This position requires a moderate amount of physical exertion daily. That includes walking, lifting heavy objects up to (75lbs), kneeling, and crawling.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• Must have general mechanical aptitude and be able to safely and effectively operate hand tools, physically enter and work inside of small, confined spaces (boilers, vaults, and pressure vessels), climb ladders and work at various heights.

Skills

• Respond to work orders in a quick and timely manner.
• Communicate with customer explaining if work order is completed or if further work needs to be completed.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems in a quick a timely manner.
• Engage with other trades as needed to complete work orders.
• Schedule shutdowns with supervisor to ensure Augusta University buildings and its customers are not being disrupted.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days: This position is required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation.
• Pay Band: 7
• Salary Range: $20.29/hourly - $25.35/hourly
• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
• Recruitment Period: 11/11/26 - Until Filled
• Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
• Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
• For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Driver's License Statement

• The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success".

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.