HVAC Systems Technician (on call)

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of campus heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Primary duties include preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems, and programming, installing and troubleshooting controls for building automation and energy management systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Function as the primary technician and subject matter expert for HVAC systems and controls, .
• Maintain inventory of mechanical systems and develop preventive maintenance programs utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Operate and maintain all computerized, microprocessor, electronic, and pneumatic based controls, ensuring proper operation to ensure a safe and comfortable indoor environment for the Academy community
• Monitor the performance of controls and systems – provide analysis and troubleshooting and perform repairs and modifications
• Lead and perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance on all campus HVAC equipment
• Develop and implement solutions to building heating/cooling/air quality issues
• Assist in developing and implementing standards and specifications for the construction, operation and maintenance of automated building systems
• Review plans, specifications, and technical submittals and provide input to the project team during the design phase of projects
• Assist in project turnover and final testing and commissioning of mechanical systems and controls.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of current energy management strategies and building automation controls
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new and replacement hardware and software for automated building systems
• Assist Campus Locksmith with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated building access control systems
• When mechanical systems manager is absent will act as lead and assign and coordinate workload for technicians.
• Provide support to plumbers as needed.