HVAC Mechanic

Position Title: HVAC Mechanic

Department: Facilities Services (CBU)

Advertised
Pay: $31.93/hr

Campus Location: Washburn University

Application Review: Application
review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled.

Position Summary:
This position fulfills the duties of an HVAC Mechanic at Washburn University.

About Washburn University:
Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that
has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of just over 7,000
students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational
pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a
dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one
thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a
supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating
positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one
of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.

Essential
Functions:

• Employees are expected to use equipment to meet manufacturer and University standards and to comply with
  University and OSHA policies and regulations.
• New employees are required to complete safety training within 6 months of
  employment.
• Operate heating and boiler systems, monitoring steam boilers on site for scheduled operations. Make needed repairs to
  all boilers, pumps, and support equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair ductwork, refrigeration piping; air conditioning units;
  exhaust equipment; kitchen equipment such as walk-in coolers, freezers, refrigerators, and ice makers; doors and door closers; and other
  materials and mechanical equipment as needed by campus departments and buildings.
• As lead worker or in cooperation with other
  trade specialists and/or contractors, assist with troubleshooting and repairing systems and equipment.
• Work with and assist
  engineers, contractors, and consultants who evaluate building systems operations for maintenance, expansion, and repair.
• Inspect
  and/or test buildings; plumbing, electrical, and HVAC equipment and systems, fire sprinkler piping systems, and report identified
  deficiencies.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on buildings and mechanical systems as assigned from inspections or
  Computerized Maintenance Management System work orders. Assist in relaying information and serve as a resource by answering questions about
  job assignments. Work may include, but is not limited to, tasks such as the following:

o Inspecting and testing air compressors,
fire sprinkler piping systems, grease traps, sewer pumps, and other systems and equipment.
o Patching and painting interior walls and
surfaces.
o Clearing sewage blockages and drain lines.
o Troubleshooting systems and equipment.
o Installing and calibrating HVAC
controls and actuators of all kinds (for example, pneumatic and electric).
o Locate underground utilities such as natural gas, water,
sewer, etc., for dig permits.

• Record completed repairs using Computerized Maintenance Management System or other University
  software.
• Recommend work process improvements to Facilities supervisors and administrators.
• Perform welding,
  fabrication, or sheet metal work as needed.
• Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work area.
• Provide service
  support for campus events.
• Snow removal duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High
  school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Graduate of an apprenticeship program or HVAC certification program.
• Five years of
  experience in HVAC and experience troubleshooting equipment controls.
• Experience with steam boiler operations.
• Ability
  to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and apply information from schematics and building blueprints.
• CFC
  refrigerant recovery certification.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record under Washburn’s standards.

Physical Requirements:

• This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position and will be
  required to undergo drug screening.
• Ability to work from a ladder and/or a lift.
• Ability to respond to emergency
  service calls outside regularly scheduled work hours.
• Ability to move and/or maneuver equipment and materials weighing as much as
  50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC certification.
• Training in PLC controllers.
• Familiarity with frequency drives.
• College coursework.
• Experience in energy management.
• Master
  Mechanic’s license.
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Familiarity with refrigeration
  processes for troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).

Hourly, Full-time,
Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
Background check, driving history, and drug screen are required

EEO Statement

Washburn is
dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching focused academic environment and a curriculum that engages the diversity of human
experience across the globe. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn’s efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and
development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in
higher education. Application materials should clearly articulate how the candidate will contribute to the University’s commitment to
diversity and inclusion through their teaching, research, and/or service.

Washburn University is an EOE. Washburn University provides
equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin,
ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

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