Detailed Job Description The HVAC/R Repair & Preventative Maintenance Technician III assists in performing Preventative Maintenance (PM) work, repairs, installations, and safely operate all components and sub-components of all types of commercial and industrial heating and cooling equipment on campus including pumps, fans, terminal units, main Air Handling Units (AHU), roof top units, air compressors, exhaust fans, Medium Temperature Hot Water boilers and related equipment, and packaged refrigeration equipment.
Schedule: The schedule for this position could encompass various shifts, weekends, holidays, and times other than normal work schedules. The successful candidate must provide contact information to be used for an on-call phone listing for reporting to work in off hours or urgent situations such as extreme weather conditions including when the campus is closed.
Responsibilities:
Assists in performing PM work on existing Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment including Air Handling Units (AHU), roof top units, exhaust fans, air compressors, pumps, fans, and terminal units, etc.
Assists in performing repairs on existing installations of HVAC equipment listed above including pumps (seal/bearing replacement and alignment), mechanical system piping repairs, tracing air and water systems, and repairing control valves. Assist with the installation and check out of new HVAC equipment.
Learns how to access drawings, Operating and Maintenance information, and PM information in various electronic formats. Learn to use computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track PM/repair work orders and equipment history. Learn how to assess equipment condition and make recommendations to keep the equipment in good condition.
Other duties as assigned
Department/College Description The FMS department is a dynamic orgainziation striving to collaboratively design, construct, operate, and maintain an exceptional and cost effective living, learning, and working environment for the RIT community.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
High schoold diploma or GED
0-1 years of progressively responsible experience in the HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, or equivalent field in a commercial, industrial, or institutional setting or working for a contractor in an equivalent setting.
Skills
Must have mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to perform physical activities such as standing or walking for long periods, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, crawling, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
Must be able to work from various heights on ladders and lifts up to 35 feet, work on equipment from stooping or kneeling positions.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to distinguish colors used for piping service and electrical wire insulation.
Must follow all OSHA, EPA, and NYS codes for HVAC work.
Willingness to learn energy management systems (EMS) to utilize the systems for troubleshooting and verifying equipment performance.
Willingness to learn how to trace out and understand mechanical and domestic piping and air side systems.
Must have computer skills using Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Willingness to learn Confined Space entry procedures and Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
Must be able to work in irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and loud noises while utilizing appropriate PPE.
NOTE: The successful candidate hired for this position will be required to drive on occasion, and therefore will be required, upon hire, to immediately enroll in the NYS LENS program.
How to Apply In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
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Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu .