On-Call HVAC Tech – Light Commercial & Tuition Perks

UMBC; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Uniforms provided

Vehicle provided

Job summary

UMBC is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to install, service, and repair a range of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment on campus. You will work under general supervision to maintain light commercial systems and support building operations.

The role includes training others in HVAC trades, handling controls, and performing preventive maintenance across a variety of facilities. A valid Maryland Class C driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, services, and repairs light commercial heat pump/air conditioning systems and other HVAC equipment such as refrigerators, fume hoods, window units, exhaust ventilators, coolers, deep freezers, and unit ventilators.
• Operates, services, and repairs pneumatic, electric, or electronic control systems on HVAC systems up to 100,000 gross square feet.
• Regulates and monitors air conditioning compressors, cooling tower fans and other related support equipment as prescribed by operating procedures.
• Regulates and monitors all building air handling equipment for central and local stations.
• Tests air and hydronic systems to isolate problems. Adjusts distribution valves and resets temperature and humidity controls for steam supplied and self contained generation systems.
• Performs service tasks such as adding refrigerant, lubricating, adjusting and replacing compressors and expansion devices, repairing pumps, cleaning out cooling towers and repacking valve glands and pump seals.
• Installs and reinstalls wiring and controls to connect components and controls to electrical power sources at low line voltage.
• Diagnoses HVAC system problems utilizing computer applications. Reviews mechanical blueprints, schematics, specifications, and performance data to identify and provide interpretations of system problems and performance.
• Provides guidance and training in the HVAC trade to other maintenance personnel.
• Services and repairs traps, flash tanks, piping, control valves, condensate pumps and meters on steam systems up to 30 pounds.
• Performs mechanical joining of piping by using industry methods such as soldering, brazing, and gas welding. Insulates piping and mechanical equipment such as heat exchangers and associated subsystems. Performs insulation repairs to air duct systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

UMBC is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to install, service, and repair a range of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment on campus. You will work under general supervision to maintain light commercial systems and support building operations.

The role includes training others in HVAC trades, handling controls, and performing preventive maintenance across a variety of facilities. A valid Maryland Class C driver’s license is required.