HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic - Biscayne Bay Campus

Job Summary

Maintain, repair, replace, and install all phases of HVAC systems and equipment, ensuring quality building environments for students, faculty, and staff. Perform air filter changes, clean / replace vents, and report issues to the department coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating, maintaining, altering, and repairing Facilities Maintenance equipment and HVAC systems at the Modesto Maidique Campus, performing preventive maintenance on all HVAC systems, units, and equipment.
• Operate four Carrier Chillers (1500 tons), seven Trane Chillers (5-1500 and 2-1000 tons), and one York Chiller (1000 tons) across various plant locations. Assist with corrective and preventative maintenance of these units and associated equipment. Operate motor vehicles to transport materials.
• Perform preventive maintenance on air handlers, pumps, and ventilation systems, including belt adjustments, filter cleaning, coil cleaning, motor replacement, bearing lubrication, general cleaning, and periodic painting.
• Operate, maintain, and repair 0.5 to 25 ton central / package A / C units and individual A / C units on campus; perform coil cleaning, motor repairs / replacement, Freon charging and recovery, electrical switch control replacements, and routine preventive maintenance.
• Operate and maintain cooling towers, fan motor / drive repairs, pump cleaning, water analysis, and water treatment equipment inspection.
• Operate and maintain all chilled water pumps, exhaust / supply fans, water coolers, and lab fume hoods and associated fans (lubricate, clean, repair, replace).
• Operate the FIU Energy Management Systems to monitor building temperatures and settings.
• Use the FIU Maximo Work Order program to document corrective, routine, and preventive maintenance requests, generating, creating, and completing work orders in a timely manner.
• Perform essential duties during emergencies such as hurricanes or storms, available to report to work as needed during university emergency closures.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Category

Staff

Advertised Salary

$35,573 – $42,000

Work Schedule

Working Conditions

Operating University Vehicles (all types)

Pre-Employment Requirements

Other Information

How to Apply

Applicants may apply through the FIU career portal. Create an account and provide a valid email address for communication and status tracking. Attach electronic copies of your resume and cover letter (or combine into a single attachment) in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Complete the online application including work history and educational details. Please note the posting will close at 12 : 00 AM on the close date.

Veteran Preference

Florida International University honors veterans' preference and requires a DD-214 for verification. For details, contact Talent Acquisition & Management at 305-348-2500 or visit https : / / www.floridavets.org / .

Disclosures

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Equal Opportunity : FIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries, contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305-348-2785 or ocrca@fiu.edu.

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