Mechanical Specialist HVAC CL2

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 31,367 - 44,675; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The University of Maine is hiring for a full-time HVAC Skilled Worker based in Orono. This role demands five years of HVAC experience and includes responsibilities such as inspecting and maintaining equipment, troubleshooting systems, and maintaining operational records.

Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical skills, communication abilities, and a valid Maine driver's license. Benefits include comprehensive insurance coverage and tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant HVAC experience.
• Valid Maine driver's license.
• Ability to work comfortably with diverse individuals.
• Demonstrated reliable professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work in maintaining HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair assigned equipment.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with operational policies.

Skills

HVAC experience

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic hardware

Hand tools

Job description

Full-time, regular position, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Base pay for this position is $27.60 per hour (or appropriate transfer/promotion rate).

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• work is primarily non-routine in nature due to calls for service, and variety of assigned projects.
• Performs skilled work in assigned department operations and maintenance, which includes inspecting, installing, and troubleshooting electrical/HVAC, and/or related systems.
• Monitors and troubleshoots assigned systems; processes and responds to work orders to ensure progress, safety, and/or compliance with operational policies and procedures.
• Maintains and repairs assigned equipment as needed; performs ongoing maintenance checks to determine need and ensure operational safety.
• Maintains a variety of operational records, logs, and reports.
• Installs, maintains and repairs heating, ventilating, air conditioning and steam distribution equipment and systems to optimize energy use.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Installs, maintains and repairs computerized electronic pneumatic and digital direct control devises related to HVAC and heat control.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments.
• Requisitions material and supplies from stockroom, calls vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies, and recommends purchases and suppliers.
• Reads complex blueprints, piping, sketches, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Maintains electronic/pneumatic testing equipment.
• Performs brazing, soldering, pipefitting, welding and fabrication. Maintains underground steam distribution system through repair and/or replacement of parts.

About the University

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications

• Five years’ relevant HVAC experience, in addition to a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Maine Divers license.
• Hands on mechanical, planning, forecasting, communication, and judgement skills.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulation standards.
• Independent judgment along with effective communication and interpersonal skills are a must to work with both internal and external constituents.
• Customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably with people who possess a diverse array of skills, knowledge, abilities, and backgrounds.
• Proven organization, time utilization and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently and accurately within a time‑constrained environment and maintain a high degree of productivity.
• Demonstrated reliable professional judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Specialized equipment and system maintenance and repair.
• Maintenance of related equipment.
• Positions in this class typically require: ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Heavy work: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and exerting forces more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odor, dust, gas, poor ventilation, and extreme temperatures.
• Single or a combination of licensing in mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trades preferred. (examples are journeyman’s in plumbing and electrical, certifications in refrigeration and natural gas propane).

Preferred

• Single or a combination of licensing in mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trades preferred. (examples are journeyman’s in plumbing and electrical, certifications in refrigeration and natural gas propane).

Other Information

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jodi Munster.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Maine System is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.