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Steamfitter-HVAC Tehnician The Facilities Management Department supports the administration, faculty, staff and students in the quality planning and development of facilities projects that support our mission. Our talented staff of approximately 140 FTEs; Cleaning, Mechanical Trades, Central Heating Plant, Grounds, Carpentry, Stockroom, EH&S, Fleet Services and Mail Services are responsible for more than 2,000,000 SF of property in over 60+ major buildings and for maintaining more than 300 acres. The HVAC shop is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of hot water heating systems, chilled water cooling systems, steam heating systems, steam distribution, refrigeration systems, and the computerized control building automation systems, and the Central Chill Water Plant. Duties and responsibilities: Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of hot water heating systems, chilled water cooling systems, refrigeration systems, and the computerized control building automation systems. This department also maintains the campus distribution of high and low pressure steam. Additionally, maintain a pool filtration system on a walk thru basis. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 5 years\' experience in operating and maintaining HVAC systems. Must be willing to adjust hours and be available for emergency call-ins. Must have a valid driver\'s license. Ability to communicate well with a variety of people. The ability to work outside in all seasons and in all weather conditions. The ability to handle and move heavy materials. The willingness to provide and use their own hand tools. A willingness to perform other duties as assigned. Preferred qualifications: Experience with building automation systems preferred. Willing to train the right candidate. Licensed Journeyman Pipefitter EPA, sheet metal certification Working Conditions: Employee handles a range of hazardous materials, including cleaning chemicals and supplies. May have contact with chemicals and fumes, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme weather related to heat or cold. Must occasionally work in high and precarious places. Noise level in some work environments can occasionally be loud. Physical Demands: Balancing, carrying, pulling/pushing, grasping, repetitive movement, standing, bending, reaching, sitting, twisting and lifting. Ability to physically perform manual tasks, climb stairs, lift, climb ladders, and bend. Ability to lift (50) pounds unassisted, able to stoop or stand for prolonged periods of time.