Job Description

HVAC Journeyman

Posting Number: SP004857P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position will install, maintain, monitor and repair heating and cooling, energy management, pneumatic and digital control systems to ensure appropriate heating, cooling and fresh air ventilation in university buildings and plants.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

• Analyze, repair and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and cooling systems
• Repair packaged air handlers, AC units, furnaces, combination units, heating units and ventilating fans
• Make repairs and adjustments to associated equipment such as compressors, pumps, ventilating fans, fume hoods, fire dampers, Programmable Logic Controller ( PLC ) controls and refrigeration controls systems
• Perform repairs on integrated building temperature control panels and field level networks
• Perform water treatment on related heating and air conditioning equipment
• Troubleshoot and maintain low voltage and solid-state control circuits and mechanical control devices for heating, cooling and refrigeration systems
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Four years working on refrigeration equipment and systems as an HVAC /refrigeration apprentice, or equivalent combination of field training and education on HVAC and refrigeration systems
• Maintaining walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, air conditioners, package chillers and DX cooling systems

Required Education:

• None

Required Other:

• Possess a current State of Idaho HVAC Journeyman’s license or be able to acquire one within twelve months of hire
• Possess a universal certification for handling refrigerants or be able to acquire one within twelve months of hire
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation
• Be at least 18 years of age

Additional Preferred:

• Secondary Certificates related to the HVAC trade
• Experience with:
  • HVAC basic design considerations
  • Thermal storage applications
  • Energy conservation and heat recovery programs
  • Self-powered, electric, pneumatic and digital controls and their end devices
  • Thermodynamic tables and charts
  • Operator software interface with distributed digital controls
  • DDC programming

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to:

• Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
• Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
• Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE )
• Work in inclement weather conditions
• Participate in a medical surveillance program and respirator fit test

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
Posting Date: 05/01/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

First review date 5/15/25. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

In your application materials, be sure to fully describe how you meet each item in 1) required education, 2) required experience and 3) required other. Only applicants who demonstrate that they meet all requirements in their written application are eligible to be considered for the position.

Applicant Resources:
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Apprenticeship, Visa sponsorship, Weekend work,

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