Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	HVAC Mechanic 1
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance
Department	IPO-Facilities Maintenance-NB
Overview	The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a HVAC Mechanic 1 for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the supervisor, Maintenance and construction, preforms a variety of maintenance repairs and installation/replacement of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration systems and/or system components. Assists in the work direction of other mechanics, trades helpers and mechanics of other skilled trades. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Operates, maintains, repairs and installs heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment “HVAC/R”, as well as controls ancillary equipment and support systems. Ancillary equipment and support systems are inclusive of, but not limited to: controls, regulators, motors, compressors, air stations, coils, fluid/gas piping, strainers operating valves and dampers. Responds to HVAC/R trouble calls and requests within the facilities, using hard tools, power tools, analyzing equipment and testing instruments. Performs routine maintenance, preventive maintenance and inspections on HVAC/R equipment and related equipment/systems. Ancillary equipment and support systems are inclusive of, but not limited to: controls, regulators, motors, compressors, air stations, coils fluid/gas piping, strainers, operating valves and dampers. Prepares, maintains and submits to the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction requisitions for material, work orders, required records and reports, pertaining to HVAC/R equipment/systems. Maintains daily time sheets and information pertaining to work performed and time spent. Interprets data from the Power Plant, mechanical systems, control systems, energy management systems and shift log; taking action and making the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction aware of the appropriate action taken, when necessary. Prepares or works from sketches, plans, specifications, in accordance with HVAC/R standards. Analyzes situations requiring the modification or repair of facility equipment/systems and makes recommendations for same. Services all refrigerant equipment and high-pressure appliances as defined by EPA40-CFR. Assists in the work direction of other mechanics, trades helpers and mechanics of other skilled trades. Understands and adheres to Rutgers, compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers’ regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	2400
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	30.910
Annual Mid Range Salary	31.410
Annual Maximum Salary	32.350
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	IUOE, Local 68
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Technical school diploma or an equivalent level of knowledge. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the operation, maintenance and installation of HYACIR equipment, in an industrial, education· and/or healthcare setting.
Certifications/Licenses	Valid Driver’s License is required. Minimum requirement of Type II, EPA Certificate, 40-CFR, Part 82, Subpart F. Must be capable of passing and maintaining the New Jersey Pesticide License Testing Requirement.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Sound knowledge of blue print and schematic reading is required, as is through knowledge of all applicable (local, state and national) codes. Valid Driver’s License is required. Minimum requirement of Type II, EPA Certificate, 40-CFR, Part 82, Subpart F. Must . be capable of passing and maintaining the New Jersey Pesticide License Testing Requirement.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting equipment in excess of fifty pounds, preforming work on roofs scaffolds and ladders.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2767
Posting Open Date	10/11/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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