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University of Florida HVAC Mechanic IV in Gainesville, Florida
HVAC Mechanic IV
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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: 63640300 - FS-OPER HC SYSTEMS-HVAC
Classification Title:
HVAC Mechanic IV
Job Description:
The Level Four HVAC described herein works as a Senior HVAC mechanic in Facilities Services at the University of Florida (UF). Senior-level technician. Mentor and support all levels of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) technicians in installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and preventively maintaining HVAC equipment, refrigeration equipment/systems, and cold rooms; perform the same independently. Repair or replace valves, piping, thermostats, dampers, grills, turning vanes, motors, belts, and controls (including pneumatic/electronics and other associated components). Balance HVAC systems, etc. Responsible for commissioning and retro-commission buildings and projects.
Perform lead mechanic duties and lead all levels of HVAC mechanics on projects.
Initiate purchases of materials and parts used for repairs Clean and maintain shop, work areas, and personal equipment.
Drives a state vehicle that requires a valid driver license.
EPA Refrigerant Recovery Universal Certification
A criminal background and post-offer health assessment will be conducted.
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 3pm -1:30am
Emergency work (as needed), Swing shift/on-call/standby (as required)
Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy
Expected Salary:
$22.61 - $25.69 Hourly based on qualifications. Evening shift will receive 5% additional compensation for evening shift.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of HVAC apprenticeship program (or equivalent) and four years of appropriate experience in HVAC related work; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Have a Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Refrigerant Recovery certification
Preferred Qualifications:
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Valid Florida driver license
EXPERIENCE
6 Years field experience
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the most modern and improved materials and techniques (to insure the most professional and cost effective HVAC as possible)
Demonstrable working knowledge of blueprints and schematic drawings
Knowledge of/familiarity with control systems
SKILLS
Skilled in troubleshooting pneumatic and electric/digital devices related to refrigeration and A/C equipment
Skilled in using normal and up-to-date equipment and materials
Skilled in soldering refrigerant and water piping/tubing
Skilled in recovering refrigerant
ABILITIES
Ability to follow established safety practices and procedures
Demonstrable ability to recognize the proper materials/equipment needed for a specific job and make necessary changes
Demonstrable ability to read a service request
Ability to read work requests
Ability to troubleshoot equipment following the proper control sequence of operation
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date
Position is being re-posted. Previous applications still being considered.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 10 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time