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HVAC Mechanic

Vanderbilt University
Full-time
On-site
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Description

  Home Department: VUMO - Facilities 

Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations (VUMO) has an exciting opportunity for an HVAC Mechanic to join the Zone Maintenance Team in Facilities. The HVAC team is responsible for heating and air conditioning systems, chill water systems, heating/hot water systems, steam systems, etc. As an HVAC Mechanic Lead you will be tasked with maintaining the comfort heating & cooling systems for academic buildings, dormitories, and athletic buildings on campus. As an HVAC Mechanic Lead in VUMO you will also troubleshoot & repair refrigerators, ice machines, air machines, chillers, and do preventative maintenance (PM) on all equipment.

  WORKING HOURS:  7:30pm to 4pm – Monday – Friday

                                      Must be available to work additional hours as needed

 

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

  • Change filter in FCU
  • Change filter in AHU
  • Calibrate thermostat
  • Repair AHU
  • Repair exhaust units
  • Repair intake fans
  • Check building temperature
  • Check condition of electric motors
  • Check condition of pumps
  • Check equipment for proper and safe operation
  • Perform all PM tasks on HVAC equipment
  • Repair steam/condensate/AHU piping, including replacing valves, traps, using any applicable tools and equipment
  • Condensate testing
  • Repair, rebuild, replace pumps
  • Remove/install pop-off valves on steam stations
  • Utilize work order system in all aspects, including parts ordering, printing work orders, parts look-up
  • Operate vehicle/golf cart and perform operator level maintenance
  • Other duties related to classification

 

Experience and Education:

  • 5 Years of experience or the equivalent.

    • Proficient at troubleshooting and making necessary repairs to FCU

    • Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing HVAC split systems

    • Working knowledge of pneumatic and DDC Control systems

    • Must have Universal Certification

    • Prefer to have completed a formal HVAC training program

    • Able to stand, stoop, crawl, work on elevated surfaces and be in awkward positions for extended periods of time.

    • Push, pull, lift and carry at least 70 pounds.

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