HVAC/R Repair and Preventative Maintenance Technician II
7559BR
Finance & Administration
FMS Engineering Services

Detailed Job Description
Please Note: The schedule for this position could encompass various shifts, weekends, holidays, and times other than normal work schedules. The successful candidate must provide contact information to be used for an on-call phone listing for reporting to work in off hours or urgent situations such as extreme weather conditions including when the campus is closed.

Facilities Management Services (FMS) is looking for an HVAC Repair and Preventative Maintenance Technician II to perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) work, repairs, installations, and safely operate all components and sub-components of all types of commercial and industrial heating and cooling equipment on campus including pumps, fans, terminal units, main Air Handling Units (AHU), roof top units, air compressors, exhaust fans, Medium Temperature Hot Water boilers and related equipment, and packaged refrigeration equipment.

The successful candidate performs work independently and recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice; may receive little instruction on work and functions with high degree of precision as further experience is gained; receives advice and input as needed from supervisor/more senior staff member; is able to resolve intermediate to advanced issues and elevates issues to more senior levels only as needed; and may supervise, train, or organize work for student employees and assist in mentoring level III staff.

Responsibilities:

• Live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community to remain a great place to work for all.
• Perform PM work on existing Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment including Air Handling Units (AHU), roof top units, exhaust fans, air compressors, pumps, fans, and terminal units, etc.
• Perform repairs on existing installations of HVAC equipment listed above including pumps (seal/bearing replacement and alignment), mechanical system piping repairs, tracing air and water systems, and repairing control valves. Assist with the installation and check out of new HVAC equipment.
• Access drawings, Operating and Maintenance information, and PM information in various electronic formats. Use Centerstone (computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)) to track PM/repair work orders and equipment history. Assess equipment condition and make recommendations to keep the equipment in good condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE: The successful candidate hired for this position will be required to drive on occasion, and therefore will be required, upon hire, to immediately enroll in the NYS LENS program.

Department/College Description
The FMS department is a dynamic orgainziation striving to collaboratively design, construct, operate, and maintain an exceptional and cost effective living, learning, and working environment for the RIT community.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Associates degree or equivalent experience: HVAC and refrigeration. If not a completed degree, technical course(s) beyond HS are required.
• 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in the HVAC field in a commercial, industrial, or institutional setting or working for a contractor in an equivalent setting.

Skills

• Must have excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must work independently and be self-sufficient.
• Must be able to work from various heights on ladders and lifts up to 35 feet, work on equipment from stooping or kneeling positions.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to distinguish colors used for piping service and electrical wire insulation.
• Must follow all OSHA, EPA, and NYS codes for HVAC work.
• Must be familiar with energy management systems (EMS) to utilize the systems for troubleshooting and verifying equipment performance.
• Must be able to trace out and understand mechanical and domestic piping and air side systems.
• Must have computer skills using Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Be familiar with Confined Space entry procedures, and Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Must be able to work in irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and loud noises while utilizing appropriate PPE.

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 116H

How to Apply

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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov







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