HVACR Technician

Requisition Number: S3852P

Job Summary
The College of Agriculture seeks applicants for a HVACR Technician supporting the Charles Miller Poultry Research & Educational Center, this position is responsible for performing routine installation, replacement, or repairs to a variety of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment. The individual selected for the position must be comfortable working around live chickens as well as following strict biosecurity guidelines such as wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs installation, replacement, or repairs to a variety of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment including: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heat pumps, compressors, forced-air furnaces, boilers, exhaust fans, humidifiers, split systems, variable frequency drives, and programmable logic controllers. Ensures quality and timely responsiveness of assigned maintenance activities, including after-hours emergency calls.
• Assists in planning, scheduling, and executing major HVACR system repair projects, such as the replacement of air handling units, chillers, or boilers and to lead emergency repair efforts to repair such units.
• Inspects and troubleshoots HVACR systems and their components (e.g. air handling units, chillers, heat exchanges, heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation equipment, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating operating status and material condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending a proper course of action.
• Oversees and plans assigned work orders using Facilities Management AIM work order system to prioritize and schedule work to best meet the need of Auburn University and its customers. Identifies options, develops solutions, and takes action when responding to customer requests.
• May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years of experience as an HVACR technician OR an Associate’s degree or vocational training in HVACR or related field.

• Valid driver’s license

* Must obtain Universal Refrigerant Card within 90 days of the hire date

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Must be comfortable working around live chickens and in a poultry processing environment.
• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration theories, principles, and systems operations.
• Knowledge of understanding of all major HVACR system components; what they do, how they work, and how to install or replace them.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices for HVACR systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, single phase and three phase electrical systems including wire sizing.
• Basic knowledge of generator operation and repair, workplace safety, and safe work procedures.
• An understanding of industrial safety procedures and practices pertaining to working around operation equipment.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on HVACR equipment, such as changing filters and belts, cleaning units, working on thermostats, valves, ductwork, gauges, diffusers, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVACR systems including proper recovery/reclaiming or refrigerant, finding and correcting superheat or sub cooling, sweat cooper, soldering/brazing, insulating refrigerant lines, performing leak test, flush lines.
• Ability to assist in the installation, repair, and/or replacement of common HVACR system components such as AHUs, VAVs, DX Units, Hydronic systems, chillers, boilers, variable frequency drives, and heat exchangers.
• Ability to wire circuits/components.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical and mechanical system drawings.

Minimum License and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Must obtain Universal Refrigerant Card within 90 days of the hire date

Salary Range: $35,500 - $53,300

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please utilize the attachment feature of the online application system and attach a cover letter and resume. Only complete application packets will be considered for selection. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.