Hvac Technician III - Second Shift

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Engineering Services, HVAC Shop, is seeking a Environmental Systems Mechanic III. This position will be full time with a primary schedule of 4:00p.m.-12:30a.m Wednesday - Sunday. This position performs skilled work in the area of installation, repair, alteration, replacement and maintenance of components of environmental systems such as refrigeration, temperature control, chillers, heating (all fuel types) systems to include other support systems and emerging technology equipment. Utilizes computerized control systems to collect, analyze and modify mechanical system performance to ensure system reliability and system optimization.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all duties listed under Environmental Systems Mechanic I and II.

• Operates, inspects, maintains and repairs chillers, chilled water equipment and systems to include associated auxiliary equipment such as air compressors, air dryers, pumps, chiller tube bundles, heat exchangers, and other emerging technology equipment and systems.

• Perform leak tests, transfer refrigerants, charge machines and otherwise handle Freon refrigerants according to EPA regulations.

• Conducts a variety of audible, visual and mechanical tests, uses computerized building environmental automation systems, records and service reports and other tools to diagnose and recommend system modifications to improve equipment and system performance.

• Modifies building automation systems that control heating and cooling systems.

• Provides functional guidance and training to apprentices, replacements, students and other personnel as required.

• Investigates methods and equipment to be used in computerized building environmental automation systems and makes recommendations to engineers.

• Other duties as assigned by appropriate department or administrative personnel.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Eight years of experience in computerized building environmental automation systems, refrigeration or air conditioning work, including apprenticeship, with two years of experience in evaluating and recommending system optimization changes, or two years of experience in evaluating and recommending system optimization changes and meets the minimum eligibility requirements of ESM II; and

• Has refrigeration certificate of at least type 2.

• May need to possess a valid driver's license and meet University's Fleet Safety Program.

• Journeyman license required

• Prefer 2 years of college/trade school

Application Process:

Please attach a resume (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Please contact Joseph Beebe at joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with any questions.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Enviro Systems Mechanic III

• Appointment Type: Merit

• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 15
• Starting Salary Minimum: 63362.08
• Starting Salary Maximum: 75602.72

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare

• Contact Name: Joseph Beebe

• Contact Email: joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu