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HVAC Journeyman

Position Number: 4517639
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Facilities Management

University of Idaho

HVAC Journeyman

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Facilities Management

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
This position will install, maintain, monitor and repair heating and cooling, energy management, pneumatic and digital control systems to ensure appropriate heating, cooling and fresh air ventilation in university buildings and plants.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

Analyzing, repairing and performing preventive maintenance on HVAC and cooling systems
Repairing packaged air handlers, AC units, furnaces, combination units, heating units and ventilating fans
Making repairs and adjustments to associated equipment such as compressors, pumps, ventilating fans, fume hoods, fire dampers, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controls and refrigeration controls systems
Performing repairs on integrated building temperature control panels and field level networks
Performing water treatment on related heating and air conditioning equipment
Troubleshooting and maintaining low voltage and solid-state control circuits and mechanical control devices for heating, cooling and refrigeration systems
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

None

Four years working on refrigeration equipment and systems as an HVAC/refrigeration apprentice, or equivalent combination of field training and education on HVAC and refrigeration systems
Maintaining walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, air conditioners, package chillers and DX cooling systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Secondary Certificates related to the HVAC trade
Experience with:
- HVAC basic design considerations
- Thermal storage applications
- Energy conservation and heat recovery programs
- Self-powered, electric, pneumatic and digital controls and their end devices
- Thermodynamic tables and charts
- Operator software interface with distributed digital controls
- DDC programming

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Must be able to:

Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Work in inclement weather conditions
Participate in a medical surveillance program and respirator fit test

Must be able to: Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Work in inclement weather conditions Participate in a medical surveillance program and respirator fit test

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004086P

Posting Date: 08/19/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
* First review date 9/4/23. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

** When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.