HVAC Technician III - 2nd Shift - North Liberty Hospital Central Utility Plant
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Engineering Services, is seeking a Environmental Systems Mechanic III. This position will be full-time with a primary schedule of Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm including rotating weekends. This position performs skilled work in the area of installation, repair, alteration, replacement and maintenance of components of environmental systems such as refrigeration, temperature control, chillers, heating (all fuel types) systems to include other support systems and emerging technology equipment. Utilizes computerized control systems to collect, analyze and modify mechanical system performance to ensure system reliability and system optimization.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs all duties listed under Environmental Systems Mechanic I and II.
- Operates, inspects, maintains and repairs chillers, chilled water equipment and systems to include associated auxiliary equipment such as air compressors, air dryers, pumps, chiller tube bundles, heat exchangers, and other emerging technology equipment and systems.
- Perform leak tests, transfer refrigerants, charge machines and otherwise handle Freon refrigerants according to EPA regulations.
- Conducts a variety of audible, visual and mechanical tests, uses computerized building environmental automation systems, records and service reports and other tools to diagnose and recommend system modifications to improve equipment and system performance.
- Modifies building automation systems that control heating and cooling systems.
- Provides functional guidance and training to apprentices, replacements, students and other personnel as required.
- Investigates methods and equipment to be used in computerized building environmental automation systems and makes recommendations to engineers.
- Other duties as assigned by appropriate department or administrative personnel.
Location: Medical Center North Liberty
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Eight years of experience in computerized building environmental automation systems, refrigeration or air conditioning work, including apprenticeship, with two years of experience in evaluating and recommending system optimization changes, or two years of experience in evaluating and recommending system optimization changes and meets the minimum eligibility requirements of ESM II; and
- Has refrigeration certificate of at least type 2.
- Valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.
- Journeyman license required
- Prefer 2 years of college/trade school
Application Process:
Please attach a resume (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Please contact polly-terukina@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
