Departmental Objective
Facilities Management is responsible for maintaining campus buildings utilizing the carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC trades as well as housekeeping and floor maintenance.
Purpose of the Position
This position will provide repair and maintenance to the HVAC equipment and associated motors and controls. This includes fan coil units, variable air volume units, pumps, valves, actuators, specialized controls, etc. It will operate energy management systems (Tridium.)
This position will assist the technicians in the diagnosis and repair of large mechanical systems (chillers, boilers, etc)
This position can have multiple levels and varies depending on education and experience. All levels of experience will be considered. Please review the job description for the requirements of this position at all levels.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position
Required:
- Working knowledge of methods, practices, materials and equipment used in air conditioning and refrigeration maintenance
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems to maintain HVAC systems and related equipment in operating condition
- Demonstrated ability to make adjustments to thermostats, gauges, valves, motors and other devices to maintain equipment in proper working order and to document the equipment service records
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to be on-call on a rotational basis
- Ability to abide by all safety policies and wear personal protective equipment as required
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required
Level I Education Required:
- High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
- Valid Driver’s license
Level I Experience Required:
- Experience in mechanical repair
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Level II Education Required:
- High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
- Valid Driver’s license
- Universal EPA License
- Journeyman HVAC license or ability to acquire within 24 months of start date
- Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification
Level II Experience Required:
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Experience in HVAC trade at the journeyman level
Additional Consideration(s)
Level I Education Preferred:
Level I Experience Preferred:
- Experience in mechanical repair service work related to HVAC Systems
- Experience working in a college or university setting
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Level II Education Preferred:
- Completion of Trades School or Associates degree in related field
- Master HVAC License
Level II Experience Preferred:
- Experience with energy management/building automation systems
- Experience working in a college or university setting
Salary Information
Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience: Level I Minimum starting at $36,552. Level II Minimum starting at $50,285.
CNU Information
This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit
https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.