Summary

Performs routine repairs and maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems including air distribution machinery, pneumatic and digital controls, hot and chilled water distribution, and variable volume systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs preventive maintenance, adjustments, and basic repairs on both pneumatically controlled and digitally controlled HVAC systems.
2. Performs seasonal overhauls and transitions of systems to and from heating/cooling.
3. Participates in major component replacement and evaluation of complex system problems under the leadership of higher level technicians.
4. Performs building system repairs in coordination with operators of the centralized Energy Management and Control System.
5. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Possession of a current New Mexico State HVAC related license.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of HVAC installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic HVAC systems troubleshooting, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to repair building systems that are controlled by a central Energy Management Control System (EMCS).
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures for digitally controlled HVAC systems featuring programmable logic controls.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Position Requires: a) Routine troubleshooting and repair of building hot water and chilled water systems; b) Performing repairs on air distribution machinery pneumatic and digital controls, and variable volume systems

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must maintain certification status.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

The University of New Mexico provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

Revised Date: 05/02/2021