Hvac/Refrigerant Mechanic I

Position Details

Req ID:

req13122

Position Title:

HVAC/Refrigerant Mechanic I

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

632886

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

CT-MEP

Location Address:

Oklahoma State University , Facilities Management
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Craig Caselman

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):

17.20 - 23.30, Hourly

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, or TBD by Supervisor

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Install, operate and maintain ventilation and air conditioning equipment, from 1/8 hp ventilators to 35 ton roof units.

Analysis, repair, & maintenance of mechanical, electrical, piping and refrigeration problems in residential, commercial and research refrigeration systems.

Analysis, repair, & maintenance mechanical, electrical and gas problems in gas-fired furnaces, boilers and rooftop units.

Troubleshoot problems dealing with complex controls on non-refrigeration systems such as vacuum systems, fluid pumping systems, air compressors, dryers, humidifiers, steam heating systems and pressure reducing stations.

Regularly stands, lifts, bends, stoops, lifts above shoulders and carries 50 lbs or more.

Regular exposure to disagreeable conditions, extreme temperature changes, odors and loud noises. May also be exposed to electrical shock when troubleshooting control circuits and work may be performed around high pressure refrigerant systems, in cramped quarters, and/or hot/cold environment.

High temperature lines present burn hazards.

Employee in this position is required to be on rotating standby for emergencies or any other events after 5 p.m. weekdays, weekends and holidays. Employee in this position is required to work overtime when work requires. Employee in this position is required to work shift work when work cannot be accomplished during regular hours, and when the Management staff deems necessary.

Must be able to perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night when scheduled by management regardless of weather conditions. Some irregular and extra hours as needed for projects and emergencies. Emergencies frequently involve difficult working conditions. This may require work during non-business hours (evenings, weekends, & when OSU is closed).

Overtime is an essential function of this position and may require work during non-business hours (evenings, weekends, & when OSU is closed)

Appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment), gloves, safety glasses, etc. are provided for use in the workplace.

Must adhere to all safety requirements and promote work safety.

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life and retirement benefits, paid leave and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program and much, much more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide resume and three work references for applicant consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School/GED

Three years of prior successful work experience with two of those years of experience in heating and air conditioning repairs, maintenance, and/or installation working in a building maintenance organization.

Must obtain a certified EPA refrigerant usage card within one year of hire and must maintain after hire.

Have before hire and maintain after hire, a valid driver's license. A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.

Blueprint reading. Controls and electrical schematic reading.

This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.

Ability to become proficient in the use of "AiM" computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.

Must work safely and promote a safe environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Vocational/Technical in Building Trades or Technical Field.

Two years post-secondary education in the building trades WITH

Two years of prior successful work experience in heating and air conditioning repairs, maintenance and installation.

Electrical controls troubleshooting experience with or without blueprints and schematics.

Refrigeration troubleshooting experience on freezers and ultra-cold systems to -115 degrees.

Familiar with pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control system on a wide variety of refrigeration systems, heating equipment, and air systems.

Certified EPA Refrigerant Usage Card before hire.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.