Are you ready to be part of a dynamic and expanding team? We are looking for a skilled HVAC PM Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a wide range of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment while monitoring building automation and HVAC control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read, interpret, and apply blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules, and manufacturers’ operating or maintenance specifications for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC systems, and building structures.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as needed, including Electricians, Plumbers, Maintenance Technicians, and other skilled technicians.
• Respond to routine and emergency maintenance requests from hospital building occupants.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Operate, adjust, install, and maintain computerized energy management and control systems for electronic, direct digital, and pneumatic control systems, including HVAC equipment, chillers, boilers, and related systems.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on heating systems (steam, gas, electric, and hot water), VAV boxes, packaged air conditioning units, heat pumps, reheat units, air handling units, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, and other equipment.
• Maintain and repair refrigeration systems, including chillers, freezers, ice machines, air dryers, and dehumidifiers, while ensuring compliance with EPA regulations for refrigerant handling.
• Measure, calculate, balance, and adjust airflow (CFM) for air handling systems.
• Calibrate and maintain automatic temperature controls, controllers, variable speed drives, valve and damper actuators, and boiler fire control systems.
• Utilize CFC and HCFC refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment and maintain accurate service records in compliance with EPA standards.
• Attend safety meetings and other departmental meetings.

Hourly Pay Range: $20.80 - $28.00 (Starting rates are based on our Compensation Guidelines, taking into consideration total relevant, verifiable experience (UAB/UAB Medicine and outside experience), grade minimum, internal equity, and pay ranges).

Work Schedule: Incumbent must be able to work a flexible schedule, in order to meet the needs of the department and Hospital. Position is designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, regardless of the University’s closure. Employees should be prepared to travel to work during inclement weather, emphasizing the importance of their role in critical situations.

Graduate from an accredited Technical School of HVAC and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Currently certified with a Section 608 Technician Type I, II, or III Certification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) required.

MVR: Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver’s license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC/R systems and associated controls.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical documents such as blueprints and maintenance manuals.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines.
• Commitment to providing excellent service and responding to maintenance needs promptly.
• Ability to work an on-call work schedule, if needed.
• Mechanic skills
• Troubleshooting skills
• Ability to operate handheld equipment for work orders
• Required to possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities that require performing tasks requiring wearing respirator and other personal protective equipment, such as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), to include:

o Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.

o Climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet.

o Performing tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distance between and within buildings on campus.

o Working in confined spaces.

o Working within extreme temperature ranges.

Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your skills are valued and your growth is encouraged.

Take the next step in your career—apply today!

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