Mechanical Specialist HVAC CL1

Job Description
The University of Maine seeks a Mechanical Specialist HVAC CL1. The role involves performing non-routine work due to calls for service and variety of assigned projects.

• Performs skilled work in department operations and maintenance, including inspecting, installing, and troubleshooting electrical/HVAC systems.
• Monitors and troubleshoots assigned systems; processes and responds to work orders to ensure progress, safety, and compliance with operational policies and procedures.
• Maintains and repairs assigned equipment as needed; performs ongoing maintenance checks to determine need and ensure operational safety.
• Maintains a variety of operational records, logs, and reports.
• Installs, maintains and repairs heating, ventilating, air conditioning and steam distribution equipment and systems to optimize energy use.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, lap top computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Installs, maintains and repairs computerized electronic pneumatic and digital direct control devises related to HVAC and heat control.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments.
• Requisitions material and supplies from stockroom, calls vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies, and recommends purchases and suppliers.
• Reads complex blueprints, piping, sketches, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Maintains electronic/pneumatic testing equipment.
• Performs brazing, soldering, pipefitting, welding and fabrication. Maintains underground steam distribution system through repair and/or replacement of parts.

About the University: The University of Maine is a community of over 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state.Qualifications:
Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) with sufficient experience to obtain appropriate certification or license AND at least one year related experience.
• Valid Maine driver's license.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment and system maintenance and repair.
• Maintenance of related equipment.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Applicable compliance rules and regulations.
• Inspecting, installing, and repairing systems.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.
• Positions in this class typically require: Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Preferred:

• Licensing in sprinkler inspection, natural gas inspection, state inspections (A,B,C,D,E).
• Certifications (e.g., fire alarm inspection, backflow inspection, reclaiming refrigerator, etc.).

Other Information: Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.