What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Mechanic I position at The University of Alabama?
Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $21.25 - Midpoint : $26.59 (Hourly N6) Department / Organization : 504106 - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 7 : 30am to 4 : 00pm; May require shift work or weekend work. Job Summary : The HVAC Mechanic I assists in the operation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial cooling, heating, and refrigeration equipment to include water chillers, cooling towers, pumps, lab equipment, ventilation, air distribution systems, and associated controls. Makes routine inspections. Interprets plans and blueprints. Drives from site to site. Required Minimum Qualifications : High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of HVAC experience; OR vocational degree or certificate in HVAC. EPA Section 608 HVAC Universal Certification. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions. Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications : Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions. Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen. Skills and Knowledge : Must have EPA approved Universal Refrigerant Certification. Must be able to lift, handle and maneuver the tools, materials and supplies of the job. Must have the ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot blueprints, drawings, manuals, maps, schematics, and plans and do material takeoffs. Must have good people skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must have good communications skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to accomplish all assigned work tasks, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely matter. Must meet regular attendance requirements. Must have the ability to perform all tasks listed in the Job Duties section. Background Investigation Statement : Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" [Poster](https : / / www.dol.gov / sites / dolgov / files / ofccp / regs / compliance / posters / pdf / eeopost.pdf)
Salary : $21 - $27
