Journey HVAC Specialist - Utah State Hospital

Salary: $21.57 - $34.92 Hourly
Location : Utah County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39409
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Opening Date: 11/20/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Amanda Salisbury-Kapp, (801) 344-4271, akapp@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location:Utah State Hospital1300 E Center St.Provo, UT 84606
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Career Mobility: This position may be filled as a career mobility.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
Is HVAC troubleshooting and repair one of your specialties?
Do you take pride in your work & have customer service skills?
Would you like a career while having work/life balance?
Does being part of a team who are making a difference to improve the living environment for others sound satisfying?
Then the Journey HVAC Specialist located at the Utah State Hospital may be for you!
Principle Duties
The Journey HVAC Specialistis responsible for:

• The operation and maintenance of a complex heating and air conditioning system in a large building or group of buildings.
• Operate and maintain complex heating and air conditioning systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems, make adjustments, repairs and/or performs preventative maintenance.
• Evacuate and recharge air conditioning systems.
• Perform building automation/energy management system maintenance, as needed.
• Will have knowledge with record reading blueprints building codes, measuring instruments
• Diagnosing causes of equipment breakdowns, testing parts with appropriate instruments, disassembling and assembling parts, and making necessary repairs

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must be licensed as Journey HVAC
• Must have HVACR Certification and the EPA Certification at the Universal Level
• Preference will be given to individuals with the RMGA Certification.
• Must be willing to be on-call with 24-hour availability

Why You Should Join Our Team
In addition to working with highly skilled individuals and a great facilities staff who serve state employees and customers by making sure the campus is safe and maintains the beautiful serene setting for the individuals we treat, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. We provide generous paid time off so you will have a positive work-life balance. See more about all the state provided benefits here.
Joining our team will allow you to provide excellent support in a safe and respectful environment to promote hope and quality of life for individuals with mental illness.
The Hospital is fully accredited from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality of the Hospital's environment and treatment programs.
The Agency/Division
This position is located at the situated on a beautiful campus at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Provo a centrally located community.
Example of Duties

• Installs parts, equipment, lines, hardware or software, etc.; troubleshoots and makes adjustments to optimize initial performance.
• Evacuates and recharges air conditioning systems.
• Performs related plumbing, mechanical, painting and pipe fitting, etc., duties.
• Welds, solders, brazes, grinds, and/or fabricates various materials.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems, make adjustments, repairs and/or performs preventative maintenance on computers, vehicles, equipment, or machinery, etc.
• Maintains accurate records and logs.

Typical Qualifications
(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• must be HVACR Certified (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration)
• must be EPA Certified at the Universal Level
• heating and air conditioning equipment operation and maintenance
• installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment
• welding methods and techniques
• read and interpret charts, plans, blueprints and/or electrical schematics
• follow written and/or oral instructions
• communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing

Supplemental Information

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Department of Human Resource Management rules and DHHS policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. No tobacco use is allowed on campus.
• Will be required to provide 24 hour on-call services
• Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview

This position is covered under the Federal CMS COVID-19 vaccination mandate. As a condition of employment, successful candidates must provide proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their start date.
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State Jobs
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Employees of the Utah State Hospital (USH) work directly with children and vulnerable adults. As such, all USH employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks. In accordance with the exemption noted in Utah Code 34-52-201(4)(e), we request that you disclose below, any background information which may preclude you from working with a vulnerable population.
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This position requires both the HVACR Certification and the EPA Certification at the Universal Level, and preference will be given to individuals with the RMGA Certification. Mark below the certifications that you have.

• HVACR Certification
• EPA Certification at Universal Level
• RMGA Certification

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Do you have any experience working with DDC Controls? Select from below the answer that best reflects the amount of experience you have. Your resume must support your answer to this question.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

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The best qualified individual for this position will have some HVAC experience working in commercial and residential situations. Select below that answer that best reflects your experience in these areas. Your resume must support your answer to this question.

• None
• Less that 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

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It is expected that the individual in this position will take their turn at being on-call. Are you willing to take on-call.

• Yes
• No

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Only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Please provide below a phone number were you can be contacted Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm.
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