Job Description

Job Summary
Do you have 5+ years in the performance of routine and preventative maintenance on various HVAC and building support systems? Do you know how to analyzes mechanical, electrical / pneumatic / and or plumbing systems? Are you knowledgeable in making adjustments, repairs, replacements, or other corrective maintenance actions to ensure the continuous and safe functioning of HVAC equipment and building automation systems, to include controls?
Do you have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills? Would you like to be challenged to take individual initiative in an environment that rewards your efforts with career growth opportunities? Many of the roles on the University of Utah’s Facilities Management Team are casual dress, tools are provided, and you’ll be working on resolving issues with experienced and knowledgeable team members who will help you build on the skills you bring to the team.
You will become a member an elite Facilities Management team, you will enjoy working in a stable Higher Education environment with plenty of opportunities to apply what you know while learning new skills. The University of Utah offers an excellent pay and benefits package, including affordable health care available on your start date, generous sick and vacation pay accrual, cell phone reimbursement, and a free UTA TRAX/bus pass.
Responsibilities
1. Primarily responsible for refrigerated equipment. Walk-in coolers and freezers, chillers, unitary roof top units, split-units, humidity producing equipment, evaporative coolers etc.
2. Operates, repairs, overhauls, services, and maintains equipment. IE; Pumps, air compressors, fans, air handlers, VAV boxes, valves, electronic and automated equipment and the associated plumbing, pipe fitting, wiring, etc.
3. Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance work on equipment.
4. Helps in designing and implementing mechanical or electrical alterations to new and existing equipment in order to improve efficiency, performance, and/or extend the life of equipment.
5. May ensure that equipment meets all regulatory compliance requirements mandated by local, state and federal agencies.
6. Maintains clean and safe equipment rooms and other mechanical areas.
7. Maintains equipment performance and repair records.
Minimum Qualifications
Depending on the area of assignment, three years of maintenance and repair experience, or equivalency, in one or more of the following areas is required: pipefitting; heating, air conditioning, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), and steam-operated systems; pneumatic and electronic building control systems; plumbing and refrigeration systems; commercial/industrial laundry equipment; sterilizing equipment; gas/diesel engines and generators; kitchen and cafeteria equipment; mechanical and electrical troubleshooting; and welding. The ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations, effective human relations and communications skills, and demonstrated computer proficiency essential.

Incumbents who specialize in refrigeration and air conditioning systems must complete a two year vocational schooling program; possess Environmental Protection Agency certification with a Universal permit to handle refrigerants; and demonstrate a high level of technical expertise. A boiler license may be required for some positions.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
1. High School Graduate or equivalent
2. Five+ years of experience in Building maintenance and repair work
3. Knowledge of HVAC systems including Building Automaton Systems and Controls Operation.
4. Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills
5. Technical certifications are a plus, but not required
6. Refrigeration experience is a plus, but not required
7. A Boiler Operators license is a plus, but not required
8. Knowledge of the CMS order system is a plus, but is not required
9. EPA Universal Certification
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.