HVAC Mechanic II

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

University of Maryland–College Park seeks an HVAC Mechanic II to perform maintenance, testing, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC equipment across residence facilities. You will support reliable operation of central chiller systems and hydronic heating/cooling, while documenting work and coordinating with other departments.

Required: High School Diploma or GED and six years of related experience; EPA 608 preferred and journeyman license preferred.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration principles.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, and steam systems related to HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, adjust, and repair HVAC equipment.
• Work with central chiller systems, pumps, and control devices.
• Coordinate repairs with other departments and document work.

Skills

HVAC principles

Electrical trades

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization’s Summary Statement:
The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park Campus’ 70+ residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities encompassing over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non-exempt, and student staff.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general supervision of the section supervisor, the HVAC Mechanic II performs maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, adjustment, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC equipment serving University of Maryland residential facilities. Responsibilities include central chiller systems, circulating pumps, hydronic heating and cooling systems, gas-fired equipment, water booster systems, variable frequency drives, and associated controls and equipment. The incumbent supports reliable building system operation, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, documents work activities, and coordinates specialized repairs with other departments.
A valid driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The incumbent will be required to work from ladders or scaffolding; to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.
Position requires the following physical activities: kneeling, stooping, climbing, walking, and lifting.
Will work in hazardous or irritating environments, un-air-conditioned spaces and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
This position may require the incumbent to exercise sustained physical activity in demonstrating or assisting in completing a relatively wide range of maintenance tasks.
The incumbent will be required to drive a state vehicle to inspect work and may be required to shovel snow and handle snow-moving equipment (snowblowers, plows) as part of essential responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification is preferred.
HVAC journeyman license is preferred.

License/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Six years progressively responsible experience in any combination of air conditioning, refrigeration, temperature control, steam distribution, or heating trades.

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration; of the practices and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems; of refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment. General knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the refrigeration trade; of National Electric Code; of basic mathematics including area, volume, and weights and the practical application on fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. Working knowledge of plumbing, steamfitting, and the electrical trades as they pertain to HVAC systems. Skill in the installation, repair and maintenance of commercial or industrial HVAC equipment and systems; in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade; in welding, brazing, soldering and silfoss; in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and construction documents. Ability to read and understand manufacturer’s recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing and operation; to use computers and related software to diagnose HVAC system problems; to prepare written reports; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 pounds; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery or equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees assigned to work with CFC refrigerants must maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law. A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland may be required. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification is preferred.
• HVAC journeyman license is preferred.

Required Application Materials:

• Completed Application

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: 11/09/2026

Open Until Filled: No

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This position requires an onsite presence.
• Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job
• Employees assigned to work with CFC refrigerants must maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law.
• Position is eligible to work a flexible schedule of five 8-hour days, 7:30am - 4:00pm (Monday - Friday) or four 10-hour days, 7:30am - 6:00 pm with varied days off.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.
• The position is an essential employee related to catastrophic, weather, or other emergencies and may be required to come to work, including overtime, when the University is closed to perform general maintenance/ clean up tasks as needed.
• Other duties assigned.

Job Risks

Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

VPSA-Res Facilities-Bldg Systems

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$56,773.00 - $68,128.00

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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