Under the direction of the HVAC Supervisor, the HVAC III Technician maintains and repairs heating, ventilation and cooling systems and refrigeration systems throughout campus. Work includes building temperature control systems and preventative maintenance. Will also be responsible for completing assigned work orders relating to general HVAC duties.

The hourly rate for this position is $36.50.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical Related: 85% - Install, maintain, and repair a variety of HVAC and refrigeration equipment (e.g. centrifugal, compressors, steam absorption units, air compressors, fan coil units, fan units, pumps, cooling towers and related piping.) Will work with and up to 10 tons of refrigeration. Locates and diagnose trouble in entire HVAC and Refrigeration Systems and Equipment, to include diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems. Maintains pneumatic and electric controls systems associated with refrigeration equipment Determine materials to be used and quantities needed. Utilizes a variety of tools and instruments associated with the trade. Must observe safety regulations at all times. Cleans work area and maintains tools and equipment Performs similar and related work as required. Receives and completes general work orders that may not be HVAC related Provides appropriate support during events, annual electrical shutdown, opening of school and commencement

• General: 15% - Follows proper safety procedures and observes all safety rules and regulations including OSHA Reports building damages, malfunctioning equipment, needed maintenance and/or repairs in assigned work areas  Responds to emergency call ins  Inputs data into computerized work order system, recording time and work order information Participates in training to keep and acquire knowledge, skills and abilities in order to remain current with standard operational practices and revised standards  Maintains appropriate certifications and licenses Interacts professionally and follows up with members of the campus community Continue to actively pursue time/education hours towards MA license until achieved.

Physical/Environmental Demands

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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