Journeyman HVAC System Mechanic

Journeyman HVAC System Mechanic 493315 Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States FM-Cust/Maint Facilities/Maintenance/Trades Full-time Staff Salary/Position Classification $50,000+ Annual (Dependent upon experience), Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime) 40 hours per week 100% Remote Work Availability: No Hybrid Work Availability: No Purpose of Position This position will be responsible for performing journeyman tasks in the installation, repair, and maintenance of an institution’s refrigeration/air conditioning and heating/ventilating systems, power plant and other equipment and controls.
This position will inspect, adjust and service refrigeration/air conditioning and heating/ventilating equipment and pneumatic electronic and electric controls.
Duties & Responsibilities Air Conditioning Systems Service and Installation Diagnose service, overhaul, and install all types of equipment related to air conditioning in a safe and efficient manner.
Ventilation and Controls Systems Service and Installation Diagnose service and install all types of equipment related to ventilation and controls in a safe and efficient manner.
Interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and troubleshoot control systems.
Assist with sheet metal fabrication and installations as needed.
Assist with HVAC- R preventive maintenance tasks as needed.
Refrigeration Systems Service and Installation Diagnose service and install all types of equipment related to refrigeration in a safe and efficient manner.
Diagnose and service cascade ultra-low freezers (-100 degrees F range) and other complex scientific lab equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Heating Systems Service and Installation Diagnose service and install all types of equipment related to heating in a safe and efficient manner.
Operate power tools, hand tools and diagnostic equipment in a safe and efficient manner Water Treatment Systems Service and Installation Diagnose service and install water treatment systems for water treatment controllers; water-cooled cooling towers; closed loop; and open loop systems in a safe and efficient manner.
System loops include hot water, chilled water, and heat pump and glycol systems.
Refrigerant Recovery and Records Properly handle, recover, recycle, and reclaim low- and high-pressure refrigerants in a safe and efficient manner.
Keep accurate and up to date records of refrigerant usage and inventories as required by code; refrigeration certification regulations manual; and administration.
Required Competencies Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively interact with students, staff and co-workers Ability to read and analyze procedures, blue prints and schematics Excellent analytical and organizational skills Working knowledge of mechanisms and applications found in industrial and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning, including mechanical and electrical diagrams and schematics, control applications, types of compressors, recovery of refrigerants, troubleshooting and repairing skills Minimum Requirements 1 Year HVAC experience Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with AssetWorks Supervisory experience Experience with large tonnage chillers Experience with air and hydronic balancing Experience with sheet metal Position Benefits Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.