HVACR Technician

Auburn; Auburn, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking an HVACR Technician to maintain campus HVACR systems and equipment, ensuring comfort and operational integrity for students, faculty, and staff. The role includes installation, repair, preventive maintenance, and adherence to policy requirements.

Responsibilities involve planning work orders, on-call readiness, and meeting certification standards, with opportunities to contribute to major system projects and campus reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years HVACR experience.
• Some college or Associate's Degree with 5 years HVACR experience.
• Valid Driver's License—Upon Hire.
• Universal Refrigerant Card—Upon Hire.
• NATE HVAC Support Technician Certification or approved equivalent—Upon Hire.
• Substitution allowed: 2 years of experience per year of education.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, replacement, or repairs to HVACR equipment including refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, humidifiers, boilers, burners, and related components.
• Assists in planning, scheduling, and executing major HVACR system repair projects.
• Inspects and troubleshoots HVACR systems for operating status and material condition, identifying repairs and recommended actions.
• Oversees and plans assigned work orders using AIM system to prioritize and schedule work to meet Auburn University Customers.
• May be required to serve in an on-call status and respond within the required timeframe.
• Maintain training and certification requirements as outlined by policy.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college / Associate's Degree

Job description

Overview

Interested in an opportunity to join a dynamic team that is dedicated to providing excellent customer service at Auburn University? Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a motivated and skilled HVACR Technician to join our team.

As part of the Preventive Maintenance, you will play a vital role in maintaining the comfort, efficiency, and operational integrity of our campus. Your work will ensure that heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems are functioning optimally, while supporting the students, faculty, and staff who make Auburn such a special place. If you’re a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys making a visible difference, we’d love to have you on our team.

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Responsibilities

• Performs installation, replacement, or repairs to a variety of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment including: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, semi-hermetic compressors, split systems, flame safeguard controls, air compressors, air driers, and packaged units.
• Assists in planning, scheduling, and executing major HVACR system repair projects, such as the replacement of air handling units, chillers, or boilers and to lead emergency repair efforts to repair such units.
• Inspects and troubleshoots HVACR systems and their components (e.g. air handling units, chillers, heat exchanges, heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation equipment, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating operating status and material condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending a proper course of action.
• Oversees and plans assigned work orders using Facilities Management AIM work order system to prioritize and schedule work to best meet the need of Auburn University and its customers. Identifies options, develops solutions, and takes action when responding to customer requests.
• May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
• Will be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy. Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel.

Qualifications

Level I:

• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience as an HVACR technician.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License - Upon Hire
• Universal Refrigerant Card - within 90 Days

Level II:

• Some college; vocational or Associate's Degree and 5 years of experience as an HVACR technician.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License - Upon Hire
• Universal Refrigerant Card - Upon Hire
• North American Technician Excellence (NATE) HVAC Support Technician Certification or approved equivalent per Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: "Training, Education & Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel". - Upon Hire

Substitution allowed for Education: When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions.

Contract Type

Continuing

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