Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Tue Sep 12 2023 Job Description:

Purpose of Position

Under general supervision of the Manager of Plant Operations, the HVAC Technician performs skilled work at the experienced trade level in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, and air handling equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Testing electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment

• Testing pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks

• Installs/repairs control valves, motors, actuators, and associated air handler equipment

• Troubleshoots and dismantles malfunctioning system components using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic testing equipment

• Repairs and replaces defective equipment, components or wiring

• Installs, connects and adjusts thermostats, humidistats and timers

• Inspects and tests systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions

• Using design documents installs, commissions, and documents as built drawings for new construction or complete replacement of HVAC equipment

• Adjusts valves according to specifications and charges system with proper type of refrigerant

• Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks

• Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming

• Maintains campus air handling equipment, chillers and ice machines

• Maintains refrigerant records and associated documentation

• Performs other duties as assigned

  Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency

• One year of experience in commercial HVAC service and repair or successful completion of a 1-2 year program of instruction for refrigeration and air conditioning at an accredited vocational/technical school

• Current KY Journeyman HVAC license OR must obtain within one year

• Current EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification

  Additional Information:

Hourly Range: $18.00 - $20.05

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

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