HVAC Mechanic, Housing and Residential Education at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida

Job Description:

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a HVAC Mechanic, Housing and Residential Education. - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of responsibilities:

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  Install, operate, repair, refurbish, and provide preventative maintenance on commercial HVAC units and related equipment.

  
  


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  Troubleshoot malfunctions on HVAC units and related equipment.

  
  


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  Repair or replace compressors, condensers, valves, piping, thermostats, motors, belts, and other parts as needed.

  
  


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  Balance HVAC systems and recharges and recovers refrigerants.

  
  


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  Routinely inspect all residential facilities and ensure that deficiencies are corrected. Enter, receive, and report all work orders through the Housing Work Order system. Review and assign all corrective, preventive, and emergency work requests in consultation with the supervisor.

  
  


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  Contact vendors and suppliers and facilitate the purchase of supply parts and tools as needed.

  
  


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  Assist with the room turn process, ensuring living units are safe, clean, and ready for occupancy.

  
  


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  Assist with repairs and preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, including chiller plants, energy management systems, building controls, and related equipment.

  
  


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  Maintain records and logs of all equipment history and plant operations as required.

  
  


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  Clean and maintain work areas and personal equipment.

  
  


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  Provide support to other Maintenance Specialists with HVAC, plumbing, and general maintenance to ensure timely and efficient repair of buildings and equipment.

  
  


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  Comply with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations, university policy, and accepted safe work practices.

  
  


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  Respond to emergency and after-hours equipment failures to ensure continuation of service and operations. Designated as essential personnel to provide support during campus emergencies.

  
  


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  Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

  
  

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Minimum Qualifications:A high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience required; or completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Salary:$30.19 per hour.
College or Department:Division of Student Affairs: Housing and Facilities East
Location:Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends.
Application Deadline: 2024-11-01
Special Instructions to Applicant: This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.


VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Applicants may claim Veterans' Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans' Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at empl@fau.edu.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

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OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004. Apply Now