Iowa Health Care department of Engineering Services is seeking an HVAC Tech I. This position will be full-time with a primary schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday including weekends and holidays as scheduled for on-call.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Installs and maintains air-moving, heating, cooling, humidification and filtering equipment and systems such as fans, heat pumps, gas unit heaters, forced air equipment, furnaces, radiant heating, condensers, compressors, pumps, fan coil units, rooftop package air conditioning units, computer room cooling units, etc. Installs and maintains various styles and types of refrigeration equipment and systems. Installs and maintains equipment related to heating and cooling, such as air compressors, air dryers and associated non-automated controls. Tests and evaluates performance of air-moving, heating, cooling, humidification and filtering equipment such as fans, heat pumps, forced air, radiant heating, condensers, compressors, pumps, fan coil units, rooftop package air conditioning units, computer room cooling units, etc. using specialized equipment; repairs or replaces defective valves, thermostats and other parts. Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and other drawings, diagrams and specifications. Prepares records and service reports. Uses chain falls, hoists and chokers to safely lift large heavy components into position. Provides guidance to apprentices and/or students as required. Other duties as assigned by appropriate department or administrative personnel.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Four years of experience in refrigeration, heating or air conditioning work, including apprenticeship; and Obtains refrigeration certificate of at least type 2 within first six months of employment. May need to possess a valid driver's license and meet University's Fleet Safety Program.
Application Process:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with questions.
