West Virginia University Looking for HVAC Trades Specialist I – Facilities & Services at Morgantown, WV  Full Time

• Function as a team member providing input and working with other technicians as required. Maintains assigned resources and shop equipment in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition. Responsible for leaving all work sites in a clean orderly condition prior to departure and is expected to secure any resources that may be required to be left on-site for any unoccupied length of time.
• Receive and obtain work orders. Interface with Work Control, Supervisor, and requesting party to finalize project needs and scope. Communicate work schedules, goals, and completion to customer, creating efficiency and a timely completion of assigned tasks. Provide timely updates for critical situations, routinely documents labor and comments within CMMS and reports any deficiencies to Supervisor or Lead as applicable.
• Repair, rebuild, overhaul, and maintain refrigeration and chiller systems such as screw chillers, centrifugal chillers, reciprocating chillers, and steam absorption machines.
• Utilize test equipment for proper diagnosis of failed mechanical systems. The test equipment will include instruments such as refrigerant gauges, velometer, electric meter, amprobe, acid test, and vacuum meter. The use of this equipment will require strong mathematical skills and analytical ability. Will also use various hand tools and power tools. Will have ability to solder and braze refrigerant piping and components utilizing the proper torch and material.
• Must have complete knowledge of refrigerant and reclaiming equipment. Must also maintain knowledge of regulations that apply to such equipment. The use of this equipment is governed by specific EPA regulations. Must also complete required documentation associated with refrigerant use.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair air handling units, lab equipment, chilled water distribution, heating water distribution, mixing boxes, duct systems, and all associated controls and safety devices.
• Fabricate, maintain, repair, and install components associated with compressor replacement and installation for cooling units up to several hundred tons capacity. The tolerances of this equipment can be extremely tight and must be handled properly. This also includes support components such as block dryers, sight glasses, expansion valves, hot gas bypass valves, headmaster controls, fan cycling switches, condensing fans, temperature control boards, and service valves.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair cooling towers, condensers, and associated controls to maintain proper temperature, capacity, and flow. Will also monitor water treatment systems and ensure proper adjustments are made. Will work with and advise Supervisor on any problems associated with the water treatment program to ensure corrections are made and preserve life expectancy of equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain ultra-low freezers, ice machines, air dryer systems, centrifuge, fish tank coolers, environmental chambers, window air conditioners, evaporative coolers, water coolers, refrigerators, gas fired appliances and any other devices utilized for temperature control or ventilation. These systems support many years of experimentation and thus are very important to the operation of West Virginia University.
• Maintain and install building control systems using pneumatic and electrical controls. Interpret blueprints and specifications and develops as-built sketches of completed projects. Operate and maintain computer systems and coordinates projects and service with control vendor.
• May be required to perform general maintenance duties either in relation to normal journeyman responsibilities or assisting other trades such as but not limited to: low level electrical connections, lighting, sheet metal fabrication, painting, carpentry, plumbing, millwright work, custodial,etc.
• May be required to move, load, and carry all materials and equipment necessary to complete all phases of assigned maintenance and construction projects. May be required to assist in the effort of moving any existing conditions which interfere with the flow of the project. When project is completed, work site must be left in a clean and orderly fashion. Must be able to respond during off hours to cover emergency situations.
• Must be able to operate computers utilizing various software programs such as: Facilities Management Building maintenance management programs involving work orders and materials accountability, building support systems, and other systems as necessary.
• May be required to perform duties in response to emergency situations in order to meet operational needs. The response can be during off hours or as an extension of the duty day, to include short or no notice notifications. An emergency situation is characterized as an abnormal environmental condition that impacts personnel or equipment and if left unchecked, can result in an unhealthy or monetary loss to the University.

• High School diploma / GED required.

• 6 months technical / vocational training plus 2 years’ experience in HVAC repairs and maintenance, duct work installation and refrigeration maintenance and repairs to include electric/electronic repairs. OR

• 2.5 years’ experience in HVAC repairs and maintenance, duct work installation and refrigeration maintenance and repairs to include electric / electronic repairs.

• Universal Refrigeration License – EPA requires this license for working on refrigerant containing equipment preferred but must be obtained within first year of employment.
• Valid US driver’s license required.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia’s land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley – the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you’re a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.