HVAC Mechanic II

University of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond is seeking a skilled HVAC and refrigeration technician to provide service and maintenance for all aspects of mechanical operations supporting the University's educational mission. The role focuses on large commercial and specialty systems, with emphasis on reliability and safety.

Candidates must hold a Journeyman Mechanical License upon hire, have 4-7 years of experience with commercial HVAC, and be able to read schematics, follow IMC, and handle refrigerants safely.

Qualifications

• HVAC and refrigeration service and maintenance for large systems.
• Read and troubleshoot schematics and control diagrams.
• Follow IMC, safety, and refrigerant handling procedures.
• Welding/soldering skills; and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Professionalism and excellent communication are expected.
• Virginia driver’s license required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance for HVAC equipment to support educational mission.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose issues using schematics and control diagrams.
• Coordinate with facilities for emergencies and planned work.

Skills

HVAC systems

Chillers

Electrical basics

Control systems

Safety procedures

Welding/soldering

Reading schematics

Refrigerant handling

OSHA knowledge

Journeyman license

Driver's license

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Technical training in mechanical work

Journeyman Mechanical License

Job description

SUMMARY

Provide service and maintenance for all aspects of mechanical operations and heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration equipment (especially large commercial and specialty systems) so as to support the University's educational mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Working knowledge and ability to use the International Mechanical Code and perform work in accordance with IMC
• Understand basic chemistry, electrical basics and control systems, steam and water heating fundamentals, and HVAC & refrigeration basic cycles and principles
• Welding and/or soldering skills; and ability to use tools, meters, gauges and equipment correctly and safely
• Ability to read, understand, and troubleshoot schematic diagrams, and troubleshoot and repair problems of varied types
• Knowledge of procedures for safe refrigerant and chemical handling
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to work performed
• Working knowledge of HVAC and associated systems employing computer-based monitoring and control devices
• Refrigerant Handling Certification (Universal preferred) upon hire
• Journeyman Mechanical License upon hire
• Must have a valid Virginia driver's license and meets the standards for the University's insurance carrier upon hire

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Technical training in mechanical work evidenced by obtaining or ability to obtain Journeyman's Mechanical License (typically 3 years of Technical Trade School) required
• 4-7 years' progressively responsible mechanical experience directly related to HVAC systems to include commercial HVAC service of chillers and refrigeration required

WORK HOURS

Full-time, non-exempt position Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; 8 hours a day; 40 hours per week; flexibility required. All Facilities employees are designated as essential personnel and are subject to work outside the normal work schedule on an emergency basis and are also subject to planned overtime work as required by the immediate supervisor.

SALARY STRUCTURE

Pay Grade 6 (Hiring Range $24.26 to $36.08 per hour)