HVAC Refrigeration Technician II

req16070

Student Union-Operations

https://union.arizona.edu/

Main Campus

Tucson, AZ USA

The Arizona Student Unions is looking for a HVAC/Refrigeration Technician to join our team. The HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic installs, repairs, overhauls and maintains heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) or refrigeration systems. This is a journey level position. Working conditions include: restricted movement, extreme temperatures, intense noise, hazardous materials, and occasionally transporting/moving heavy objects. Incumbents perform either HVAC or refrigeration duties.

The Student Union Memorial Center is one of the largest student unions in the United States. At a size of 405,000 square feet, SUMC contains everything students need.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

• Repairs, overhauls and maintains HVAC/Refrigeration equipment in the Student Union Memorial Center, Global, and all Satellite Operations.

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls equipment such as air compressors, pumps, air handlers, air dryers, heat exchangers, other environmental changing devices, other mechanical equipment or electrical, pneumatic and electronic components.

• Reads gauges and instruments and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls and pumps to control the level of fluid pressure and distribution in systems.

• Tests malfunctioning systems and components using electrical, mechanical, digital and pneumatic controls.

• Maintains cooling towers, water treatment facilities and tower distribution systems. Performs planned maintenance, regular servicing and repairs to refrigeration equipment of all types, sizes and temperature ranges.

• Fabricates locking systems for security on refrigeration boxes

• Alternates ON-CALL shifts to provide 24 hour service. Building check for all refrigeration equipment on alternate weekends and holidays (check doors for security).

• Work on Vending refrigerated trucks.

• Schedule/adjust computer for air handler control.

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Installs HVAC/Refrigeration equipment for all departments:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs pneumatic valves, electric valves, heat transfer equipment, ventilation and air distribution equipment.

• Installs and replaces all types of pumps, refrigeration equipment and compressors according to prints, specifications, diagrams, or other instructions

Shop Operation:

• Prepares estimates, drawings, and specs for repairs and installation of new equipment. Maintains records of repairs or equipment requiring future service.

• Coordinates work schedules with other departments and shops in order to keep inconvenience to a minimum

• Tent, mall and housekeeping set ups, special even set ups.

• Assist in building emergencies such as fire alarms or water and electrical outages.

• Opens the building if needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the HVAC/Refrigeration tools, materials and test equipment.

• Knowledge of repair, maintenance and installation techniques.

• Skill in reading and understanding schematics

• Skill in analyzing HVAC/Refrigeration malfunction from performance and test equipment reading and determining appropriate repairs.

• Ability to communicate effectively

Non-Exempt

Full Time

40

1.0

Fiscal

Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Yes - Full Benefits

$21.03 - $27.47

hourly rate

6

OC2

Skilled Crafts & Trades

Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

1

Judy Harrison
harrisoj@arizona.edu

5/26/2023

Yes

Resume and Cover Letter

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.