HVAC Mechanic, Commercial

Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs heating and air conditioning equipment and control systems. Equipment sizes may vary depending on area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
 

• Attends meetings, briefings, and training classes to increase knowledge and job performance. 
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair/replace HVAC equipment such as air handlers, DX systems, split systems, package systems, RTUs, VRF systems, condensing boilers, standard boilers, heat exchangers, hot water and/or chill water coils, valves, actuators, pumps and HVAC controls 
• Assist contractors as needed with diagnostic and repairs of HVAC equipment. 
• Performs preventive maintenance on heating and cooling equipment. 
• Service, troubleshoot, repair/replace centrifugal chill water and hot water pumps. Repairs and/or replaces other cooling or mechanical equipment and shop equipment. 
• Responds to cold or hot calls; starts or stops chillers and boilers. 
• Perform minor plumbing repairs such as repair/replace flush valves, spuds, stops, faucets, clear stopped up drains in toilets, urinals, and sinks 
• Tracks time, man-hours, refrigerant usage; orders parts; coordinates with outside suppliers. 
• Other duties assigned. 
  
   

Qualifications

Associates degree in relevant area and four (4) years of appropriate experience. Must have an EPA Universal certification and valid driver’s license. Relevant experience may substitute for education. Must be able to work after normal business hours to address emergency situations when necessary.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.