Technician Environmental Systems

Under supervision of a supervisory official in a state department or agency, takes
the lead in the operation, maintenance, adjustment, repair, and servicing for a complex or group of buildings with not less than 1,000
combined tons of cooling and 1,000 boiler horse power, air conditioning and heating system units, and auxiliary equipment, or where heating
is supplied by a cogeneration plant, or where boiler operation is not applicable; does other related duties as required.

NOTE: The
examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed
in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Takes the lead in the operation, maintenance, adjustment of boilers, motors, compressors, pumps, rooftop units, auxiliary equipment, and
  environmental controls used in heating systems, air conditioning systems, and complete climate control.
• Operates, maintains,
  repairs, and services motors, pumps, blowers, air handlers, exhausts, air and refrigeration compressors, and related electric or solid state
  controls and wiring in rooftop units and boilers and chilling systems.
• Supervises scheduled preventive maintenance such as
  greasing, oiling, belt changes, alignments, air flow, water flow, filter changes, control adjustments, and refrigerant charging of any
  nontoxic refrigerating, air conditioning, or climate control system in rooftop, boilers, and chilling systems.
• Orders, receives,
  stores, safeguards, records, and supervises the proper use of equipment, materials, supplies, and tools.
• Maintains records and
  files.
• Oversees on-the-job safety.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
  recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years experience in the operation, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of heating, air
conditioning, refrigeration, auxiliary equipment, related electric or solid state controls and wiring, and the conditioning of air and water
in roof mounted units, boilers, and chilling systems, or other type of heating/refrigeration system.

LICENSE:

• Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
  mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
• Appointee may be required to possess an Operating Engineers
  License of the appropriate grade and type issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor.
• Appointees will be required to possess a
  valid Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification of the appropriate level, commensurate with the type of equipment
  serviced, issued under the authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.

KNOWLEDGE AND
ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the types of boilers, motors, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary equipment used in heating and air
  conditioning systems in rooftop units or other units and their proper use, care, adjustment, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of
  problems, procedures, methods, operating characteristics, controls, adjustments, repairs, safety devices, water flow, air flow, electrical
  diagnosis, and repairs common to heating systems, air conditioning systems, and nontoxic refrigeration systems in both boilers, chillers,
  and rooftop units.
• Knowledge of methods used to conduct periodic comprehensive tests of fuel consumption, energy consumption,
  pressure, air flow requirements, water flow requirements, and temperature using common testing or metering devices.
• Ability to
  analyze heating systems, air conditioning systems, and climate control systems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work
  methods.
• Ability to provide work assignments and instructions to subordinates.
• Ability to work effectively with
  others.
• Ability to inspect, check, and make proper use of safety devices, measures, regulations, and supervise the use of the
  same.
• Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, and supervise the proper use of materials, supplies, and tools.
• Ability to
  utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
  Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are
  eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
  If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Title Eligibility:

This is a Provisional, Open-Competitive appointment.

As a provisional appointee,
you must file for and take a state open competitive examination for your title. Examinations are announced by title by the State of New
Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC). You need to check the state web page at www.nj.gov/csc under Job
Announcements and Testing Information> Job Announcements for the Public or call (609) 292-4144 for announcements. It is your responsibility
to check for and apply for the test announcement for your title. Therefore, please check the announcements.

An examination situation
will occur, which will result in a list of eligibles being generated. Eligibles on the list are usually listed in order of their scores.
After the list has been promulgated, the eligibles on the list will be notified by NJCSC that there is a provisional position available.
Candidates will have five (5) days to notify my office if they are interested in the position. NJCSC regulations stipulate that a permanent
selection must be made with limited exceptions from the top three (3) interested candidates. Therefore, you will have to be among the top
three candidates in order to be offered a regular appointment in the position.

Salary & Benefits:

• In
  compliance with The State of New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is IFPTE: Range 18, Step 4
  ($62,776.71).
• For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive
  accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro.
  (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

For more detailed information,
please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Notes:

• Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities.
  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this
  position.
• Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency
  in the State of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) for further information.
• Only completed online
  applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.
• Only those internal candidates who possess both the
  title and experience requirements will receive interviews.
• For promotions, this would be a provisional opportunity pending
  exam.

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