S07569P

HVAC/REFRIGERATION MECHANIC

Housing-Facilities-Maintenance

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing consists of nearly 2.7 million square feet of facilities and is home to 8,500+ students. The department employs nearly 200 full-time staff members, 20 graduate assistants and 500 undergraduate student workers. As a self-supporting auxiliary, University Housing operates a $59 million budget derived only from student housing fees and other non-state sources. In support of its mission to provide comfortable, affordable and secure housing options where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported, University Housing engages staff members in competency-based training and students in curriculum-based engagement focused on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well-being.

https://housing.uga.edu/

External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

M-F, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

$42,000

12/13/2021

Yes

01/24/2022

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Skilled Craftsperson

Trades

1.00

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, formal training programs, or on-the-job training. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The primary function of this journeyman level position is repair, installation and maintenance of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating units in the residence halls. This position supports 9 residential communities accommodating approximately 8,000 residents.

1.Knowledge and skills in the use of tools, equipment and practices used in the HVAC/Refrigeration trade.
2.Knowledge of heating and cooling systems for area of responsibility and ability to make repairs.
3.Ability to do inspection of all aspects of residential buildings, climbing ladders, crawling in utility tunnels, attics, pipe chases and mechanical areas.
4.Ability to troubleshoot and repair projects and work orders associated with HVAC/Refrigeration trade.
5.Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with staff, residents and various customer groups and demonstrates supportive involvement in work environment.
6.Ability to work as a team member, but also make effective independent decisions and follow through on assignments.
7.Ability to efficiently utilize a variety of computer applications in the completion of assigned tasks, including but not limited to the work order system, Microsoft Office Suite, UGA email and employee websites.

1.Climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds, work from a ladder or scaffold.
2.Bend at the waist and knees.
3.Work with arms and hands overhead for extended periods of time.
4.Use hand tools and power tools.
5.Lift and move items at least 50 pounds in weight, both assisted and unassisted.
6.Crawl to complete various tasks.
7.Perform work related duties outdoors in hot or cold weather.
8.Safely operate a UGA state vehicle.

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Responds to written and verbal, as well as computerized work order requests in a timely manner. Will use and manipulate the web based work order system to document the following:
-Installs, repairs, maintains and service refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and related equipment within the residence halls, including but not limited to exterior locations no higher than 20 feet.
-Overhauls and service refrigeration, air conditioning, heating units by repairing, replacing and adjusting worn or broken parts on condensers, compressors, water and vacuum pumps.
-Tests refrigeration equipment for leaks; repairs or adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings and couplings.
-Removes and installs motors, thermostats and humidistats.
-Adjusts pressure solenoid and expansion valves.
-Add gas to refrigeration unit, weighing carefully. Recording amounts and types of refrigerant required by EPA.
-Performs inspections related to preventive maintenance and schedule filter changes.

35

Performs summer work assignments including implementation of special projects and safety inspections; including the supervision of students and/or temporary employees on assigned projects.

15

Safely operates and uses various tools associated with the HVAC trade.

10

Carries out work assignments with degree of independence and efficiency according to HVAC/Refrigeration practice with limited callbacks for additional repair.

10

Keeps shop area clean, inventoried, stocked and organized so that supplies can be easily located by other staff members.

10

Participates in maintenance after hours on-call program.

10

Other duties consistent with the purpose and scope of this position, which may be assigned.

10

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. For assistance with your application or login, please email hrweb@uga.edu.

Carrie Chitwood

cachitwo@uga.edu

706-542-8279