Department: FMC - Central Plant Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Description:

The Lead HVAC Operator/Mechanic supervises and works with evening HVAC crew. Performs maintenance and repairs on all types of heating and cooling systems and related facilities infrastructure equipment. Performs daily rounds of building systems and equipment; adjusts and tunes equipment to meet established requirements for energy management and occupant comfort; records and communicates results to ensure optimal system performance. Performs full range of preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with best practices and/or customer instructions. May assist others in the installation or modification of heating and cooling system equipment as directed. Is subject to appointment on the FMC Emergency Ride Out Crew.

Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Duties:

• Troubleshoots and repairs all heating and cooling systems as well as related facility infrastructure equipment.
• Ensures daily rounds are completed and that the information is logged and problems and resolutions reported .
• Ensures proper preventative maintenance is accomplished and makes recommendations for additional maintenance requirements.
• Monitors Building Automation Systems for alarms, faults and comfort settings.
• Responds to hot and cold calls and ensures that work orders are addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensures water treatment is maintained at the correct levels and makes adjustments if required.
• Provides supervision to crew on assigned shift providing quality assurance to completed jobs. Provides training to employees as needed. Ensures that the shift is staffed at all times and performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Ten years of HVAC maintenance and repair experience with 5 years of experience in chilled water systems. 
3. Type III Universal Refrigerant, Transition and Recovery Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade School certificate or diploma.
• Supervisory experience. 
• State of Texas Contractor License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive understanding and knowledge of operations, repairs and preventative maintenance of all HVAC equipment.
• General knowledge of electrical systems and control circuits.
• Ability to efficiently manage a crew by assigning jobs and ensuring that the work is done adequately.
• Ability to implement and enforce safety methods and requirements.
• Ability to prioritize work for the crew based on importance to the functioning of the campus.
• Thorough knowledge of plant operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of water treatment systems.
• Ability to supervise a crew.
• Ability to effectively communicate with crew, UHCL staff and contractors.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.