HVACR / CONTROLS TECHNICIAN

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University is seeking an HVACR / Controls Technician to install, operate, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and energy management systems.

The role requires an Associate degree in HVAC, 5+ years of commercial HVACR experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Regular 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. hours; on-call, overtime, weekends and outdoor work are required.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in HVAC.
• Five years of work experience in commercial HVACR.
• Type II or IV Refrigerant Handling Technician Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain cooling tower certification within one year.
• Working knowledge of HVACR controls and installation/adjustment of circuits.
• Knowledge of computer controls and related equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with high service standards.
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings and use email/internet.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to be on-call and lift 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs skilled work in installation, maintenance, and repair of HVACR and related systems.
• Maintains boilers, air handling, chillers, cooling towers, and related components.
• Performs preventive maintenance and routine repairs on steam traps and systems.
• Maintains HVAC controls and computer interfaces; analyzes system performance.
• Coordinates with vendors, contractors, and other trades as needed.
• Plans work, sources materials, and maintains equipment records.
• Operates tools, meters, and testing devices to diagnose issues.
• Works outdoors in all seasons and adheres to safety standards.

Skills

HVACR systems

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Control circuits (digital/pneumatic)

On-call readiness

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in HVAC

Tools

Energy management systems

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Work Schedule Note: additional hours for events, emergencies, and winter schedule changes will be required.

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3950

Position Number

Position Number 42390

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title HVACR / CONTROLS TECHNICIAN

Position Summary

Performs skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in addition to HVACR controls and energy management systems.

Required Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of an Associate’s Degree in HVAC .
• Five years of work experience in commercial HVACR .
• Possession of Type II or IV Refrigerant Handling Technician Certification.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a cooling tower treatment, category 5B pesticide applicator certification within one year of employment.
• Working knowledge of HVACR controls and the ability to install/adjust digital and pneumatic control circuits.
• Working knowledge of computer controls and related equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment and provide a high level of service excellence to campus customers.
• Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Ability to effectively use technology to access e-mail and the internet.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret oral or written directions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to become an approved driver under the university’s vehicle policy.
• Ability to be on-call.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to safely use a ladder and scaffolding.
• Ability to work in permitted/non-permitted confined spaces and areas with limited egress.
• Ability to safely use power equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift, overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MIOSHA safety regulations.
• Experience with steam systems, steam traps, and food service equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and performs a wide variety of skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and environmental control equipment (both electronic and pneumatic) and related systems.
• - Heating includes but is not limited to, gas fired boilers, furnaces, and roof top equipment.
• - Ventilating includes but is not limited to, make-up air systems, laboratory and kitchen hoods, and general exhaust.
• - Air conditioning includes but is not limited to, direct expansion air condition such as electric, unitary equipment, roof top units and chillers, steam absorption chillers with cooling towers, and associated equipment.
• - Controls include but is not limited to, pneumatic and digital direct controls and circuits up to 480 volts.
• - Refrigeration includes but is not limited to, reach-in and walk-in coolers and freezers, including ice machines and soft service ice cream machines.
• Performs routine maintenance and required repairs on steam traps and steam systems; serves as a backup to kitchen equipment mechanics on food service equipment repairs.
• Responsible for the adjustment and maintenance of HVAC controls and computer interfaces in assigned buildings.
• Analyzes HVACR and related mechanical system performance issues using TAB (testing/adjusting/balancing) techniques and control system analysis.
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces the following:
• - Water pumps, bearings, valves, fittings, and related systems.
• - Fans, bearings, blowers, mounts, and related systems.
• - Steam condensate receivers, pumps, piping, and related systems.
• - Compressed air systems and related systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and lubricates related equipment.
• Maintains telephone and radio contact with campus, outside vendors, and contractors as necessary.
• Maintains a positive image with customers, vendors, and peers.
• Maintains cleanliness of environmental system, spaces, mechanical rooms, and equipment.
• Plans work and obtains necessary materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operates all required tools and equipment to include but not limited to power equipment, hand tools, and multiple electronic and analog meters.
• Operates absorption and centrifugal chillers and cooling towers to maintain demand for cooling in satellite locations.
• Troubleshoots, develops, and implements solutions.
• Works effectively with other skilled trades.
• Keeps necessary records as required.
• Request supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Performs other duties related to the job classification as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Work Schedule Note: additional hours for events, emergencies, and winter schedule changes will be required.

Employee Group

Employee Group Service Maintenance

Pay Range

Pay Range

Pay Range $34.00 per hour (non-negotiable)

Division

Division Finance and Administrative Services

Department

Department

Position Status

Position Status Regular

Position End Date

Position End Date

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.0

Position Type

Position Type 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Weekly Work Schedule Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed*

Location

Location Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.

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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: [phone]
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [e-mail]

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

• * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
  • Not Applicable
  • Administrative Office Assistant
  • Dispatcher
  • Lieutenant
  • Medical Faculty
  • P&A, SO or Faculty
  • Police
  • Public Broadcasting
  • Sergeant
  • Service Maintenance
  • Supervisory/Technical
• * Do you have education equivalent to the completion of an Associate's degree in HVACR?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least five years of work experience in commercial HVACR?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a Type II or IV Refrigerant Handling Technician Certification?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

Optional & Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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