Heating and Ventilating Technician

Penn State University Talent Acquisition

Reference #: REQ0000059285
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Service, maintain, repair, and replace domestic and commercial heating and ventilating systems and auxiliary components
Service, maintain, repair, and replace controls and sensing devices necessary for the proper operation of domestic and commercial heating and ventilating systems and auxiliary components, to include changeovers
Install and maintain chilled water air conditioning systems and related controls
Install and maintain combination heating and air cooling systems and related heat controls
Service, maintain, and replace chilled water coils
Inspect, maintain, repair, and install building heating supply and return lines; check temperatures in condensing lines and traps; repair or replace traps as required using temperature sensing and recording equipment; clean, repair, or replace strainers, valves, and other fittings as required
Adjust building and room controls to maintain prescribed temperature on heat and re-heat systems to include operations requiring heat or re-heat in all seasons. Inspect condensate stations to ensure proper operation of heating systems; repair, adjust, or replace controls, repair or replace condensate tanks as necessary
Refer repair problems for other trades to supervisor as necessary, i.e., loss of power, pump or motor problems, etc., (problem in the distribution system past the tank)
Inspect, clean, repair, calibrate, and install condensate meters
Service, maintain, repair, and install air handling equipment, such as univents, fan coil units, exhaust fans, make-up air fans, unit heaters, air handling units for single and multiple zones to include lubrication, filter and coil cleaning, changing belts, bearing cages and blading, balancing air handling equipment and installation and adjustment of pulleys
Service, maintain, repair, and install dampers, their drives, control mechanisms and sensing devices; inspect and repair ducting
Service, maintain, repair, and install converters, radiators, radiation units, and coils to include valving, traps, strainers, and tubing of units
Install and maintain filtering and trapping station in pneumatic air supply lines
Make temporary repairs to oil burners and systems
Assist oil burner mechanics as necessary
Install, maintain, and repair humidification systems equipment
Work with lead technician on complicated repairs or on construction of new or special units
Direct the work of lower grade employees and apprentices as required
Operate motor vehicle as required

Job Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited, inde tured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education.2 to 3 years of effective experience.

Work Schedule:3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Days Off:Saturday, Sunday

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVER`S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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