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HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic

An employee in this role performs routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration system components. Work involves responding to corrective maintenance work order requests, troubleshooting, and performing adjustments to equipment to resolve equipment deficencies. Work performed ncludes inspecting, replacing(cleaning) faulty or worn parts, such as compressors, condensers, expansion valves, thermostats, coils, filters, testing equipment functionality upon completion. Work may also include assisting a higher-level trades person or supervisor with more complex maintenance projets, installations, or repairs. Work is performed independently and is inspected upon completion for quality and timeliness of repair by Facility Operations Supervisor and/or Director/Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, including changing air filters; cleaning coils, condensers, and evaporators; and greasing bearings, pumps, and motors.

Preventative maintenance on furnaces, boilers, and unit heaters, including checking for leaks in oil lines & gas lines, cleaning filters and strainers in oil lines, and cleaning burner assemblies.

Preventive maintenance on actuators, louvers, and various pneumatic and electrical controls by using a vibration meter and recording measurements; and aligns and adjusts new belts and coupling drive.

Provide initial response, review, and prescribed adjustment to equipment to resolve equipment maintenance issues including making visual, audible, and mechanical checks for the correct temperature; proper operation of the refrigeration cycle; adequate oil levels; unusual noises; overheated bearings; loose connections; faulty insulation; frayed or loose belts, gaskets, and pulleys; and other similar defects.

Recover and reclaim refrigerants for disposal in accordance with federal Environmental Protection Agency rules and regulations.

Inspect, clean, lubricate, and perform preventive maintenance on air compressors, air stations, refrigerated air dryers, air and steam traps, filters, relief valves, expansion tanks, pumps, fans and motors, and other related components.

Service, maintain, and perform routine repairs on air handling equipment, such as univents, fan coil units, exhaust fans, make-up air fans, unit heaters, and air handling units for single and multiple zones.

Install basic ventilation or air conditioning units, such as comfort coolers, window units, split systems, and other similar equipment.

Use manufacturers’ manuals and instructions and equipment schematics to accomplish servicing, preventative maintenance, and routine repairs.

Demonstrate maintenance tasks and procedures to trainees or other employees.

Identify and troubleshoot problems related to air flow, refrigerant flow, electrical failures of motors, and electrical circuits in process-cooling equipment.

Read blueprints to identify components and locate equipment.

Access, navigate, and monitor building automation system (BAS) necessary to perform maintenance duties.

Participate in the performance of other trades’ tasks consistent with operational and organizational requirements.

Operate motor vehicles.

All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration systems, units, and equipment; or completion of a three-year Vo-Tech training program in refrigeration, HVAC, or building automation and six months experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration systems, related digitally controlled equipment, or BA systems; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration equipment.

A successful campus interview and passing a criminal background check required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

09/12/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resources Officer
008 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2070

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide three professional references in the application form.

Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Full consideration for applications received by October 3, 2025.

Benefits:
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:
Medical, prescription drug, and supplemental benefits.
Generous retirement plans, two options:
Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
Paid time off (holidays, sick leave, annual leave, personal leave).
Employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.