What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Technician position at Lawrence University?
Position Focus
The HVAC Technician will be responsible for the operational efficiency of HVAC systems across campus, with a primary focus on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, particularly for chillers, boilers, refrigeration units, and associated components. The technician will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and upgrading HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise, hands-on mechanical skills, and problem-solving ability. The technician should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with other technicians, and contributing to the training and development of student workers. This individual should demonstrate a proactive approach to maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring all HVAC systems function efficiently and safely.
The HVAC Technician will be responsible for the operational efficiency of HVAC systems across campus, with a primary focus on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, particularly for chillers, boilers, refrigeration units, and associated components. The technician will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and upgrading HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform regular preventive maintenance on a wide range of HVAC systems including pneumatic controls, air handling units, valves, refrigeration equipment (coolers/freezers).
- Ensure all HVAC systems are maintained in peak operating condition to avoid system failures and optimize efficiency.
- Identify mechanical and HVAC system malfunctions using diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Perform system repairs in a timely and efficient manner to minimize system
- Purchase necessary parts and equipment for HVAC system maintenance and repairs.
- Oversee and assist in the installation of new equipment and system components,
- Diagnose complex HVAC issues and determine the best course of action for repairs.
- Perform repairs such as part replacement, welding, brazing, and other mechanical procedures to restore HVAC systems to full functionality.
- Conduct regular cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of boilers, with a particular focus on high efficiency boiler models.
- Ensure all boiler systems operate efficiently and meet safety standards.
- Maintain an organized inventory of HVAC parts, tools, and equipment.
- Ensure the availability of necessary replacement components for timely repairs and maintenance.
- Maintain and organize HVAC -related equipment rooms, ensuring they are safe, well-stocked, and optimized for operational efficiency.
- Assist in training and supervising student workers and other mechanics.
- Provide hands-on guidance and technical instruction to ensure that all work meets high standards.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on HVAC service experience in industrial and commercial settings, with demonstrated expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex HVAC systems. Metasys experience a bonus.
- Certification as a journeyman HVAC technician is preferred but not required, reflecting extensive experience with industrial and commercial HVAC systems, and a deep technical background in system maintenance.
- A refrigerant handling license is preferred, or the ability to obtain one if necessary. This is essential for working with refrigerants in cooling systems.
- Preferred experience in pipe fitting, useful for tasks involving system installations or modifications to piping and ductwork.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various conditions, including confined spaces, heights, and outdoor environments.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise, hands-on mechanical skills, and problem-solving ability. The technician should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with other technicians, and contributing to the training and development of student workers. This individual should demonstrate a proactive approach to maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring all HVAC systems function efficiently and safely.
