HVAC Mechanic, Commercial

Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs heating and air conditioning equipment and control systems. Equipment sizes may vary depending on area of responsibility.

• Attends meetings, briefings, and trainings to increase knowledge and job performance.
• Installs complete DX systems in computer rooms and other locations as necessary.
• Maintains mechanical equipment rooms in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Performs preventative maintenance on heating and cooling equipment.
• Repairs and/or replaces cooling and mechanical equipment including assistance with refrigerators, freezers, pumps, and shop equipment.
• Responds to cold or hot calls, starts or stops Chillers and Boilers.
• Tracks time, man-hours, refrigerant usage, orders parts and coordinates with outside suppliers.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with heating and air conditioning systems, repairs and/or replaces defective parts.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Associates degree in relevant area
• Four (4) years of appropriate experience.
• Must have a EPA Universal certification and valid driver’s license.
• Relevant experience may substitute for education.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.