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HVAC/Utility Mechanic

Employer
Wesleyan University
Location
Connecticut, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 18, 2021

Job Details

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

Position Details
The Physical Plant team is responsible for operations and maintenance of Wesleyan buildings and grounds. The team includes a staff of skilled tradespeople who maintain and repair campus buildings and associated equipment. The physical plant team also operates the Central Power Plant, which supplies and distributes steam for heating and chilled water for air conditioning purposes.

Reporting to the HVAC (Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning) Shop Working Foreperson, the HVAC Mechanic is responsible for preventive, planned and corrective maintenance and small projects in university owned properties. Work scope includes licensed and unlicensed work on building HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing of all types of HVAC systems including , but not limited to high, medium, and low pressure duct systems, air handlers, fans, controls, drive systems, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air conditioning units, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, chilled beam systems, split systems, small and medium sized heating boilers, hot water and electric baseboard heating, window air conditioners, refrigerators, steam to hot water converters, geothermal heating and cooling systems, and solar heating systems.
  • Fire and smoke damper inspection and testing
  • Transporting, lifting and installing air conditioners, boilers, air handlers, furnaces and other related equipment and supplies using ladders, extension ladders and platforms.
  • Coordinating support from other Physical Plant trades and outside contractors as needed
  • Performing all other duties as assigned including similar work on other University owned buildings as directed.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions include Balancing, Climbing, Carrying, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Movement, Sitting, Standing, Twisting, Bending, Lifting (50-100 lbs), Climbing ladders, and working from platforms and heights as needed.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, position in the physical plant bargaining unit. Typical work hours are Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm with 1 hour lunch break This position may be required to work frequent overtime shifts which may include returning to work between shifts, nights, holidays and weekends as directed or called.

This position is classified as essential personnel. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are cancelled and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent.
State of Connecticut S-2 License.
EPA Refrigerant Reclamation Certification. Five years of progressively responsible experience installing and maintaining HVAC systems in institutional or heavy commercial and residential facilities. Working knowledge of residential and commercial building construction including mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Working knowledge of applicable local, state and national building codes and other regulations applicable to area of responsibility. Demonstrated knowledge and proper use of personal protective equipment related to HVAC Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets and proper waste disposal methods. Proper application of Lockout Tag out, confined space, and other safety procedures. Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and build to blueprints, drawings and specifications. Effective communication skills. Demonstrated history of satisfied customer service and customer follow-up skills. Desktop computer skills including the fundamental use of internet, e-mail and maintenance management systems. Possession and continuous maintenance of valid State of Connecticut driver’s license and safe driving skills. Ability to provide your own basic tools of the trade for a HVAC mechanic (e.g. including but not limited to service wrench, flaring tool, refrigeration gauges, screw drivers, volt/ohm meter, pliers, wrenches, hammer, sheet metal snips, etc. ) Ability to perform the responsibilities of the position listed above with or without reasonable accommodations Ability to meet the scheduling needs of the position as described above Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
State of Connecticut S-1 license or additional relevant trade licenses. Advanced experience and/or certifications with HVAC systems, HVAC controls systems, sheet metal fabrication experience.
Action oriented, Interpersonal skills/savvy, Personal accountability, Planning/priority setting, Project management, Respects diversity, Teamwork/collaboration
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application close date is November 12, 2021


Additional Information
Any and all offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening and pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan requires all employees to be vaccinated against Covid 19 unless they meet the criteria for a medical or religious exemption. New employees must be vaccinated prior to their start date. If an employee needs an exemption for medical or religious reasons, they must submit a request to Wesleyan and be approved before their start date.



Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Alison Williams, Vice President for Equity & Inclusion/ Title IX Officer, 860-685-3927, awilliams@wesleyan.edu.

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Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand. 

Our student body of approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 200 graduate students is housed on a beautiful 316-acre historic New England campus that offers the comfort of an intimate and collaborative learning environment supported by renowned faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and unique research opportunities.

With our distinctive scholar-teacher culture, creative programming, and commitment to interdisciplinary learning, Wesleyan challenges students to explore new ideas and change the world. Our graduates go on to lead and innovate in a wide variety of industries, including government, business, entertainment, and science.

At Wesleyan, we are all educators. We welcome your interest in Wesleyan's diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to work. In this energetic and inclusive community, our talented faculty and staff foster a liberal arts educational experience characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism. Genuinely open-minded, intellectually curious, and mission-driven, our employees invest their impressive talents in fulfilling careers.

Wesleyan offers a broad range of growth and wellness opportunities—comprehensive health benefitsfitness incentives, generous paid time offretirement plansflexible work schedules, and educational benefits, including free employee access to Wesleyan’s Graduate Liberal Studies program and undergraduate tuition reimbursement for dependents of eligible employees. Benefits-at-a-Glance

Campus life affords employees countless opportunities to experience general-interest, academic, artistic, and athletic events. Our location in scenic central Connecticut provides easy access to Boston, New York, and the many other exciting and culturally rich destinations of New England. Few workplaces are like Wesleyan, and we welcome your interest in learning more about us.

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