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HVAC Mechanic - Facilities, Planning, and Management

University of Tennessee
Full-time
On-site
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Description

The HVAC Mechanic performs troubleshooting, inspections, testing, calibration, overhaul, repair, modification, installation, preventive maintenance, and in some cases fabrication on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, air compressor, and refrigeration systems/equipment and their associated piping. 



Responsibilities
  • Applies knowledge of HVAC and related systems to provide temporary repairs in order to keep critical equipment operating until permanent repairs can be made

  • Applies thorough knowledge of HVAC and thermodynamic principles in determining and ensuring proper operation of campus HVAC systems

  • Applies innovative techniques for troubleshooting and resolving operational problems

  • Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC and HVAC- related systems for campus buildings

  • Assists in performing installation, configuration, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting on campus HVAC pneumatic controls systems

  • Performs other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Knowledge of control systems

  • Knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, with associated control systems

  • Knowledge of combustion systems, air and water balancing, thermodynamics, electrical power for HVAC systems, air compressors and dryers

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics, including control schematics and ladder diagrams

     

Review of applications will begin December 29, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration. 

 



Qualifications

Minimum: Typically requires high school diploma and two years of general HVAC experience, including experience in HVAC controls; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

Preferred: Vocational or technical training in HVAC operations or comparable technical field; training in various control systems, and possess CFC Certification is preferred.