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  • HVAC Technician
    Facilities Management
    Alcorn State University

    Job Summary
    The HVAC Technician position was created for the maintenance and care of the university’s Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Systems.


     

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities

    • Knowledge of heating, refrigeration/air conditioning equipment and/or pneumatic and electrical control systems as applicable to work specialty.

    • Knowledge of all tools, materials, methods and hazards of the trade.

    • Skilled in the use of tools of the trade.

    • Ability to perform delicate repairs.

    • Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy lifting.



    Essential Job Functions

    • Install, repair, adjust, service, and maintain electric or pneumatic control systems for heating ventilation, air conditioning, humidity, laboratory equipment, including calibration of related instruments, gauges and controls.

    • Install, operate, service, and repair conventional mechanical refrigeration/air conditioning equipment including ice cream and ice making machines, standard refrigerators, and general purpose air conditioning units.

    • Repair, clean, adjust, and/or install oil and gas burners and auxiliary heating specialties other than high pressure equipment.

    • Conduct necessary tests of equipment to determine malfunctions or causes of breakdown; remove and replace faulty parts, subassemblies and major components; re-test equipment with repaired components and make required adjustments and corrections.

    • Recommend ordering of necessary parts and supplies for maintenance of equipment.

    • Maintain air compressors, air dryers, and low voltage installations such as warning light systems.

    • Instruct and advise users of proper operation of equipment.

    • May be required to make emergency repairs at hours other than normally scheduled.

    • May direct helpers and other tradesmen in performance of duties.

    • Calibrate gas ovens and electric grills.

    • Install additional electrical/plumbing components to improve performance or for adaptation to existing system(s).

    • Perform other related duties as assigned.



    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent or technical/trade school graduate or equivalent apprenticeship.

    • Three years or more experience at the journey level.



 


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