HVAC Technician

Job ID: 230301
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Are you ready to join a higher education community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country and one of the largest in the state of Georgia offering more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its nearly 43,000 students. Our university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, entrepreneurial spirit, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. We are growing and searching for talented people to join our mission. Find your wings at KSU.

Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary
Responsible for all aspects of the installation, maintenance, inspection, operation and repair of HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

1. Inspects buildings, fixtures, machines and other structural and/or mechanical units, noting need for repair, performs minor and preventative maintenance
2. Performs complex maintenance work including detection and correction of HVAC systems
3. Assists other technicians on emergency and corrective maintenance
4. Working on active systems, energized and de-energized equipment in compliance with NFP and Board of Regents (BOR) safety standards
5. Troubleshoots and repairs EPA refrigerant class I, II and class III equipment
6. Complies with EPA refrigerant protocol
7. Maintains a clean and safe work environment
8. Accurately maintains equipment inventory and historical records

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license
EPA certification in class l, ll and lll type equipment or ability to obtain EPA universal refrigerant certification within six (6) months of hire date

Required Experience
Two (2) or more years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
ICC HVAC Inspectors Certification (Active)
ICC HVAC Plans Examiner Certification (Active)
HVAC Warm Air License Unrestricted State of Georgia (Active)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawing charts and technical instructions Ability to understand and comply with building, electrical, fire, and plumbing codes and other technical standards and specifications as required Ability to safely handle, dispose, and document chemicals Ability to build upon existing knowledge in technical application of maintenance work Able to assist in the assigning and supervising of others Able to handle with multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Advanced knowledge of mechanical and HVAC machinery Working knowledge of building automation systems Knowledge of appropriate safety standards including occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the use of tools and equipment Knowledge of Ashrae standards

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, and project management Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415

Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
Yes, this position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced + DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_E


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