Heavy Duty Mechanic II Facilities Services UTK

Description

Assists Air Conditioning Foreman and mechanics in the performance of their duties. Provides support to other areas of Facilities services as requested. Mentors Junior Heavy Duty Mechanics helping to advance their abilities and to increase their knowledge and efficiency. Reads and interpret blueprints data and schematics and evaluates system operational conditions. Proficient in making repairs or adjustments and in evaluating the needs of each system to maintain critical heating and cooling systems on campus. Understands operational and repair techniques for all aspects of heavy-duty refrigeration equipment and is able to maintain such equipment as required. Calibrates installs and repairs all type controls and other devices fabricates and installs equipment as needed understands heavy rigging techniques required to perform work in a safe manner. Maintains familiarity with OSHA requirements. Assist other utilities groups or disciplines in the performance of their duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists Foreman and less experienced mechanics with monitoring repairing installing air conditioning heating and other mechanical systems on campus.
• Monitors and corrects any deficiencies in HVACR systems as directed or required.
• Understand the type and purpose of each system used to maintain the buildings and areas of the entire campus.
• Report job information to supervision including any system repairs or deficiencies found and the parts and / or materials needed to correct the condition.
• Report and correct any unsafe practices or conditions and inform supervision.
• Assist and fill-in for foreman when required in his absence.

Study technical materials and repair manuals to increase knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems used on campus and the safety protocols needed for safe operation of all systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Six years of experience or trade school and experience. Note : Education may be substituted for experience on a year-to-year basis

Must be proficient in the ability to understand standard refrigeration and air conditioning equipment operations and safety protocols.

Valid Drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

Vocational / Technical training or Associates Degree.

Experience :

8 years of experience or trade school and experience. Note : Experience can be substituted for training on a year for year basis.

Proficiency in all skills required for installing servicing or repairing HVAC systems including but not limited to the ability to overhaul maintain operate and adjust any type of heavy-duty HVAC equipment including related controls pumps heat exchangers cooling towers chillers air compressors vacuum pumps and other related equipment.

EPA refrigerant certificate.

Work Location

Compensation and Benefits

About the Department

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxvilles largest non-academic department team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair custodial needs landscaping and lawncare utility work in-house and capital construction projects facilities planning and design environmental initiatives pest control campus event services and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students staff faculty and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.

Key Skills

Bank Reconciliation,Informatica,Environment Health And Safety,Health And Safety Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1