HVAC Technician I

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

The University of Georgia Facilities Management Division is the largest of seven (7) divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The exceptional staff of over 900 personnel within the division manage, operate and maintain campus landscapes, buildings and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University.

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM On occasion, employee may be required to perform duties after hours (evenings and weekends) due to emergency situations or planned work

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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, formal training programs, or on-the-job training. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

This is a journeyman level of skilled trade position for the operation and maintenance of the UGA campus building HVAC systems and perform in the operation, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of some complex building HVAC systems and components. This position needs a journeyman level of mechanical skills and technical knowledge for performing checks to ensure HVAC systems are delivering the correct air volumes at the air delivery points. In
addition, knowledge of chillers, cooling towers, water treatment systems, air handlers, terminal units, water coils, pumps, valves, and motor starters, pneumatic controls, and Building Automation Systems ( BAS). This position works independently to complete tasks within this competency and is directly responsible for maintaining conditions in some of the most critical research spaces on campus. The HVAC Technician I is expected to have a journeyman level of expertise of HVAC systems and components and will require direct supervision from higher-level technicians at times on systems that are more complex.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Operate, install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and operate building HVAC systems and components including chillers, cooling towers, water treatment systems, air handlers, terminal units, water coils, pumps, valves, motor starters, pneumatic controls, and Building Automation Systems ( BAS).

Repairs and replaces piping, valves, and other components used in our chilled and hot water and steam distribution systems. Repairs or replaces wire, fuses, switches, relays, current transducers, capacitors and motor starters; solders and brazes line connections

Monitors and operates HVAC system controls and equipment in accordance with established schedule and makes adjustments to hydronic valve actuators, switches, and other controls to meet demand.

Understands and utilizes computer input commands for diagnosing system problems and can calibrate and adjust temperature controls.

Responds to on-call and after hours emergencies and is expected to work alongside higher skilled technicians and assist them as needed.