Hvac Technician jobs at University of Alaska

Are you ready to join our dynamic team of Facilities professionals where you can grow and develop your skills and career? UAA Anchorage Campus Facilities Maintenance and Operations Department is seeking to fill one position in our Mechanical Plumbing Shop for a HVAC Tech as a CT1, CT2, or CT3 based on years of relatable experience. The position comes with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. Our mission is to provide a safe, comfortable, attractive, and sustainable environments for our campus users. Our vision is to provide our campus users with the best service possible promoting a mindset continuous improvement. In this role, you will perform a variety of maintenance and repair work such as preventive maintenance on appliances and cooling equipment in the 50+ buildings on campus. We'll rely on you to conduct job assessments, create quotes and estimates, and research part replacements. To be a successful addition to our team, it is important that individuals are self-sufficient, be able to take direction, have good communication, and have a willingness to help others with great customer service. Honesty and reliability are essential to our team. We are looking for someone with experience in the plumbing trade with knowledge in all elements of plumbing installation and maintenance. We offer flexible work schedules, stable employment, a supportive and low-stress environment, and a commitment in developing our employees. We encourage learning and career growth, and will help with licensure costs, or skill attainment. We provide excellent benefits and perks including: Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays per year, Tuition waivers for yourself and family members, Comprehensive and affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Care coverage, An employee assistance program and a free wellness program with financial incentives for participation, State of Alaska PERS retirement plan, Regular training in best practices The UAA community identifies the following for competencies for our students and staff: 1. Effective Communication. 2. Creative and critical thinking. 3. Intercultural fluency 4. Personal, professional and community responsibility. Facilities and Campus Services is an organization consisting of 3 major divisions: Facilities Maintenance/ Operations, Facilities Planning and Construction, and Environmental Health and Safety. It is the responsibility of these divisions to provide a safe effective environment for the students and staff of the university to study, work and live. Candidate must have substantial journeyman level experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of heavy commercial and industrial HVAC related systems; possess knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair boilers, hydronic systems, humidification and cooling systems; have the knowledge and ability to comprehend blueprints and schematics. Must have a good working knowledge of Pneumatic control systems. Applicant must have previous experience and familiarity with monitoring and adjusting computerized building automation systems. Minimum Qualifications: General: All positions require a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Alaska drivers license with a clean driving record, meeting University of Alaska safe driving standards. As part of the required University background check - UAA will obtain a driving history record from DMV to confirm candidates meet the UAA safe driving standards. Driver license info: Within your cover letter please state whether or not you have or can obtain a valid Driver's License upon hire. CT1 - Three years of experience with industrial tools and/or hand tools related to the trades. Preferred knowledge of building mechanical systems and maintenance of building systems. CT2- HVAC Technician - Must meet CT1 requirements and have commercial or industrial experience. Preference for certifications in one or more of the following: Preferred knowledge/experience/education/certification: 4th class boiler operator license, Siemens control training, humidification knowledge, building automation certification, plumbing experience. CT3- Master Level HVAC Technician must meet CT2 requirements and have master level experience in commercial facilities. Preferred knowledge/experience/education/certification: 3rd class boiler operator license, Siemens control training, humidification and refrigeration experience, building automation certification, fire alarm and electrical systems knowledge, plumbing experience, refrigeration knowledge. Position Details: This position is located on the UAA Main campus in Anchorage. This position is full-time, forty-hour work week with overtime as required, with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UAA has flexible work programs available to eligible employees who have successfully completed the probationary period. These programs are subject to University business needs and compliance with active labor union contracts. Typical work hours are 7am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday. All APPLICANTS Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees will be provided priority employment considerations for the first 5 days, when they meet the minimum qualifications for the posted position. Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the posting should apply before the review date. However, there is no requirement to be a Bargaining Unit Member in order to apply. Local 6070 Generic Union Job Description Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. If an adequate pool of applicants is not received at that time, applications will be reviewed by date received until the position is filled. This recruitment is Open Until Filled and successful submission of an application does not guarantee employment. See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Wage Grade Schedule. CT-1, Step 1, $25.66 CT-2, Step 1, $28.86 CT-3, Step 1, $32.51 This position is represented by the Alaska Higher Education Crafts & Trades Employees (L6070). Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application. To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE. ️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Steffanie Miller, Facilities & Campus Services HR Coordinator, at ******************* or ************. * To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible. The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at ************. The University of Alaska (*************** is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (********************************* against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business. * Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. Access to the reports is available at: UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: ******************************************* Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: ************ or ********************* / ************ or uaa_*************************. UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: ***************************************** Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: ************ or *******************. UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: ********************************************************************** Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: ************ or emailing ********************.