HVAC Tech

Eastern New Mexico University; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM, is seeking an experienced HVAC/refrigeration technician to inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot refrigeration and air‑conditioning systems, and perform maintenance on kitchen equipment.

You will ensure safe, efficient operation and follow safety regulations, read schematics, and document logs. Minimum of three years' related experience and a high school diploma are required; heavy lifting and outdoor work are expected.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent certificate and a minimum of three years' experience directly related to the job duties.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math and interpret plans, drawings, schematics, and operation manuals.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, building codes, and proper use of HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service heating, refrigeration, and ventilation units, including exhaust fans.
• Assist in installation and maintenance of chillers, chilled water systems, heating systems, and related components.
• Set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair industrial kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Monitor temperatures and pressures to ensure proper operating levels.
• Operate hot water boilers, adjust gas burners, and recalibrate controls.
• Maintain logs of equipment operation, fuel consumption, and boiler performance.

Skills

Reading plans & manuals

Safety & building codes

Troubleshooting HVAC/refrigeration

General electrical & mechanical

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HVAC tools

Water treatment testing

Job description

Position Overview

Position Summary

Under general supervision, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and perform maintenance and repairs on all types of kitchen equipment and appliances.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and service all heating, refrigeration, and ventilation units, including exhaust fans
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of chillers, chilled water distribution systems, heating systems, and associated components, and perform water treatment tests on cooling towers and heating/cooling loops
• Set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair industrial kitchen equipment and appliances
• Monitor and adjust temperatures and pressures of equipment at regular intervals for proper operating levels
• Operate hot water boilers, repair and adjust gas burners, check and recalibrate operating controls, and adjust regulators
• Repack and/or replace pump seals, fittings, valves, and lubricate and replace bearings, open drains and valves, wash boilers, and pack valves
• Maintain log information on the operation of equipment, such as temperature, pressure, fuel consumption, and heating boilers
• Maintain plant equipment in accordance with established efficiency and safety standards
• Perform all aspects of general maintenance
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent certificate and a minimum of three years' experience directly related to the job duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand moderately complex plans, drawings, schematics, and operation manuals
• General knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the craft; general knowledge of safety regulations and building codes
• General knowledge of the theory and operation of major types of refrigeration and heating equipment
• Knowledge of appliance repair
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math at a level appropriate to the duties of the position

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed both inside and outside
• Work is heavy in nature, with a maximum weight of 100 pounds to lift and carry
• Work is performed in conditions with exposure to noise, vibration, dirt, odor, fumes, toxic situations, and/or electrical issues that may be hazardous
• Work requires climbing and/or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching, handling, using hands or fingers, hearing, and seeing
• Must have the physical dexterity to operate a variety of equipment

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone]. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [e-mail], [phone], or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to [e-mail] . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or e-mail [e-mail] .

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