HVAC Mechanic

Job ID: 267497
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Department of Mechanical Maintenance
Job Summary
Install, maintain, and repair campus heating and air conditioning systems, units, and related equipment. Perform skilled work in installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of food production equipment in compliance with all state, federal regulations and trade codes.
Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair, and overhaul commercial and residential heating and air conditioning equipment
Replace compressors, fan motors, bearings, and shafts
Install, maintain, and repair related equipment (i.e., air filtering systems, ice machines, refrigeration/freezer units, gas fryers, gas and electrical ovens, conveyor ovens, electric steam kettles, bakery equipment, commercial dishwashers, steam tables, warming tables)
Perform preventive maintenance and make daily routine visual inspections of boiler rooms, heating and cooling systems, and equipment in assigned buildings and areas; check fluid levels and belt tightness
Respond to emergency calls and/or work orders related to air conditioning, heating, hot water equipment, and ventilation systems
Maintain chillers, cooling towers, boilers, air handlers and other commercial and residential heating and cooling equipment for campus
Take water samples, and maintain proper chemical levels in boilers and cooling towers
Maintain medium pressure steam boilers used for heating domestic water and preparation of food
Repair pneumatic controls and calibrate thermostats
Test and treat swimming pools
Comply with State and Federal requirements for use, handling, and transport of all refrigerants
Weld and perform steel fabrication projects
Maintain inventory as to eliminate down time in production
Select materials and equipment at a competitive price
Keep daily log of time spent on each job and materials used
Follow all safety and other risk management policies in performance of work
Attend safety meetings
Maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment, assigned service vehicle, boiler rooms, and work areas

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification within timeline specified by department

Required Experience

Two (2) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary
$18.41 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach

Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References

Optional Documents to Attach

Schedule of Availability

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
Ability to work with tools of the trade, and troubleshoot and solve problems
Ability to analyze while multi-tasking
Perform measurement of mechanical devices and components
Ability to manage projects to fit budget, deadline, and timeline decisions
Provide technical advice to non-technical and technical audiences

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
Thorough knowledge of inner workings of heating and cooling units, and refrigerators and freezers
Knowledge of federal regulations regarding conservation, recovery, and recycling of refrigerants
Strong working knowledge of mechanical processes

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Effective mathematics and detail orientation skills
Adept at testing, modifying and re-testing

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Application review may begin on February 1, 2024.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) or by email at .
For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) or .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) .
Other Information

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments
Subject to extreme temperatures and exposure to outdoor elements
Walk, climb, balance, stretch, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and stand throughout day
Work in confined spaces
Work at heights up to and occasionally exceeding 25 feet
Occasionally required to assemble and work from lifts, scaffolds, and ladders
May be required to operate a University vehicle

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