Centrifugal Chiller Technician II

Facilities and Business Operations:

The Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

For additional information about Facilities and Business Operations, please visit https://fs.ucf.edu/.

The Opportunity:

The Chilled Water division currently has four (4) utility plants, which produce and deliver over 37,000,000 ton-hours of cooling annually to campus facilities. The use of centrally located plants benefits UCF by reducing building energy consumption and eliminating less efficient stand-alone cooling at each of the campus buildings.

The department is seeking to hire a Centrifugal Chiller Technician II with experience performing maintenance and repairs to plant buildings, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, actuators, underground distribution pipes, valves, and vaults. The incumbent will be responsible the operation and maintenance of the University's Central Energy Plants. At this level, the Chiller Technician must have the advanced technical knowledge.

For additional information about the Chilled Water Plants at UCF, please visit https://energy.ucf.edu/utilities/.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all preventive maintenance and daily operations of all four Main Campus Central Energy Plants to ensure the chilled water district heat load is met at all times.

• Support all major repairs and maintenance inspections.

• Monitor and respond to any system failures and alarms for district energy plants.

• Perform independent advanced analysis on chilled water systems and associated sub-systems in DEP plants.

• Install, repair, replace, re-calibrate, and troubleshoot system controllers, terminal devices, electronic devices, actuators, and ancillary components to maintain continuously commissioned chilled water systems.

• Collaborate with leadership in the development and implementation of CHW system changes that provide improved and documented operational performance.

• Assist with the development of proposals and provides enhancement recommendations for actions on CHW modernization projects.

• Perform analysis of advanced system tests and historic trend data performance models to develop solutions and Facilities Performance Indicators (FPI's).

• Utilize technical data and experience to assist decision-making in CHW areas and other University departments relative to projects.

• Identify technical system issues and implement solutions accordingly.

• Collaborate with Automation contractors on interface changes to existing systems and their effects on them.

• Assist with developing, designing, and analyzing technical solutions through an appropriate blending of knowledge and business solutions.

• Perform CHW work orders and service requests pertaining to complex inquiries and quality-related matters; Perform proactive work orders to maintain the proper functionality of campus DEP plants.

• Repair CHW discrepancies and perform life safety and urgent work orders in an expedient manner, while adhering to and helping develop UCF's CWP Specifications.

• Provide guidance and support to Chiller Technician I's.

• For additional information about the Chilled Water Plants at UCF, please visit https://energy.ucf.edu/utilities/.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient knowledge of CHW service and troubleshooting and performing these actions autonomously.

• Display a proficient understanding of HVAC and CHW theory and control concepts. This includes sequence of operations review, design, operation, and testing.

• Proficient communication skills in English in order to, but not limited to: work effectively with customers, operate and demonstrate the functions of the electronic equipment to staff members, comprehend and describe standard safety procedures to staff members and utilize telecommunication devices.

• Proficient with Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS).

• Demonstrated knowledge of calibrations, maintenance, and repair of existing equipment and of new specialized CHW equipment.

• Experience in troubleshooting to include, electrical and power transmission basics, operations, set up, and maintenance of CHW, Energy savings techniques, Chiller drive parameters, as well as speed, torque, and horsepower relationships related to variable frequency drives.

• Knowledge of measuring instruments such as electrical multi meters, AMP meters, calipers, dial indicators, laser alignment tools, vibration analysis tools, and IR sensors.

• Valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

Health Assessment Required:

The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Two (2) professional references from current or previous supervisor/manager.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Possess or obtain OSHA 30-Hour card within 3 months of hire.

Possess or obtain forklift operator test within 3 months of hire.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Facilities and Safety F&S - Utilities and Energy Services

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 7:00AM - 3:30 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$23.33 to $31.21

Job Posting End Date

Veteran's Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

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The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.

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