HVAC Specialist, Facilities Services (1851)
Pocatello - Main
NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position
Institution Information
Idaho State University, established in 1901, is aCarnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culturebuilt on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students andfaculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovativesolutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand,natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of ourUniversity community!
Job Description
To perform journey-level installation, maintenance, and repair ofheating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; perform relatedwork.
This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.
Examples of Duties
1. HVAC.
- Analyzes, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on all HVAC installations, fire and boiler alarm and surveillance control systems (high and low pressure).
- Defines and implements preventive maintenance programs for motors, steam condensate return traps, pumps, controls, compressors, auxiliary heating and cooling systems, and related devices.
- Compiles reports for changes to the HVAC system which includes reporting costs, estimating values, and justifying changes.
- Reviews work of contractors' new and remodel construction for compliance to specifications and compatibility with existing HVAC systems.
- Maintains air distribution and balance systems and heat exchange equipment.
- Adds chemicals and analyzes water treatment for chill water and heating systems.
- Plans and installs auxiliary control systems.
- Lights off, shuts down, and operates boilers.
- Prepares system for winter carry-over and cold weather conditions.
- Calibrates pipe and vent sizes and BTUs required for installations.
- May design and install sheet metal.
- Installs/inspects thermostats, and electrical wiring of furnaces, unit heaters, and cooling units.
- Reviews new designs and concepts of HVAC systems.
- Operates microprocessor fan control and fire alarm systems.
- Programs computerized energy management equipment.
2. Miscellaneous.
- Tests/maintains emergency electrical equipment such as generators and battery-operated lighting.
- Inspects and maintains specialized items such as clothes washers, dishwashers, coolers, freezers, ice machines, and domestic refrigerators.
- Runs wire, installs outlet boxes, repairs switches and light fixtures.
- Repairs broken pipes, fixes leaks, and cleans blocked pipes.
- Assists other maintenance and crafts staff performing their duties.
- Responds to emergency call-backs.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
- Charging, starting,and checking for proper operation of HVAC type equipment and related devices.
- Troubleshooting and repairing digital electronic and pneumatic HVAC controlsystems.
- Starting, stopping, and troubleshooting chiller operations and chilled watersystems.
- Modifying and/or installing natural gas and water piping.
- Operating, maintaining, diagnosing problems, and repairing industrial typeHVAC systems and control devices.
- Performing basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and sheet metal work.
- Welding and repairing material and brazing pipe.
- Cutting, brazing and soldering high pressure refrigerant piping.
Supplemental Information
- This positioninvolves lifting and carrying items weighing approximately 90 pounds, bending,stooping, and climbing ladders.
SpecialtyRequirements
- These positions atISU require the ability to demonstrate successful completion of both a physicalexam, including cardiopulmonary function testing and chest x-ray, and arespirator fit test.
- These positions at ISU require a valid driver’s license.
- These positions at ISU respond to emergency call backs.
Additional Information
I SU minimum for this classification is $21.25/hour, commensuratewith education and experience.
- comprehensive health, dental, and vision
- life insurance
- disability plan
- employee assistance program (EAP)