Job Title: HVAC Technician
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 279892
About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight 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

KEY 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
Undergraduate or Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
ICC HVAC Inspectors Certification (Active)
ICC HVAC Plans Examiner Certification (Active)
HVAC Warm Air License Unrestricted State of Georgia (Active)
Commercial HVAC experience preferred

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $25.42 to $31.00 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

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

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
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
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

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_Employment.pdf