Human Resources - Employment Opportunities

HVAC Mechanic II (Extended) - Staff Position (10910)  

Salisbury University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of HVAC Mechanic II, in the Physical Plant Building Trades Department. This position is one of a five person HVAC Mechanic team working independently, and as a team, to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install university heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems.

Primary Job Duties: Include but are not limited to; chillers, cooling towers, furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, split systems, refrigerators, walk in freezers and ice machines. This position works from written work orders and radio dispatch. This position maintains all required refrigeration logs.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the HVAC trade (refrigeration, stand alone and central system heating and cooling systems, including chillers up to 250 tons). Universal CFC refrigerant certification required. Must possess a valid drivers license with less than 5 points.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration; of the practices and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems; of refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment. General knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the refrigeration trade; of National Electric Code; of basic mathematics including area, volume, and weights and the practical application on fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. Working knowledge of plumbing, and the electrical trades as they pertain to HVAC systems. Skill in the installation, repair and maintenance of commercial or industrial HVAC equipment and systems; in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade; in welding, brazing, soldering and silfoss; in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and construction documents. Ability to read and understand manufacturer's recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing and operation; to use computers and related software to diagnose HVAC system problems; to prepare written reports; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 pounds; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

This is a full-time non-exempt State position with a full benefits package. Minimum starting salary is $19.24 per hour.

Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.

To be considered an applicant you must apply online and submit the following: Three (3) professional references and complete work history. A cover letter and resume are preferred.

Applications received by May 12, 2013 will be given first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.