HVAC Mechanic (Phoenix, AZ)

The HVAC Mechanic is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in commercial settings. This role involves diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring systems operate efficiently and safely. The HVAC Mechanic must be knowledgeable about industry standards, local codes, and safety regulations.

The Phoenix Biomedical Campus (PBC) is a 30-acre urban medical and bioscience campus located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona with more than 1.7 million square-feet of biomedical-related research, academic, and clinical facilities. It is the only site where you will find all 3 of Arizona's public universities in one location. The University of Arizona, University Facility Services team oversees campus services such as maintenance, custodial, utilities and works in conjunction with security, emergency preparedness and event activities to support the faculty, staff and students in pursuit of excellence in their individual and institutional academic research and community objectives.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Repair work includes, but is not limited to, preventative maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, overhaul, and repair of building HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Maintain assigned building systems and equipment to ensure they operate efficiently, safely, and according to design intent while meeting established operational guidelines.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify wear, potential failures, and operational deficiencies, and perform corrective repairs as needed.
• Maintain and repair specialized or high-profile equipment as assigned.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and overhaul equipment such as air handlers, exhaust fans, pumps, VAVs, VFDs, air compressors, vacuum pumps, heat pumps, bearings, electric motors, and other environmental control devices.
• Utilize testing and diagnostic tools to identify mechanical or electrical malfunctions and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Respond to service requests and emergency maintenance calls to restore HVAC and mechanical systems to proper working condition.
• Install, maintain, modify, or repair air handlers, fan coils, exhaust fans, air compressors, pumps, vacuum pumps, evaporative coolers, belts, bearings, sheaves, and other ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• Assist with system upgrades, equipment replacements, and modifications to improve system performance and reliability.
• Ensure installations and repairs comply with applicable safety standards, manufacturer specifications, and building codes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and various work station software.
• Familiar with hand and power tools and with testing and troubleshooting equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Provide excellent customer service and educate clients on system usage and maintenance.

Physical Requirement:

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, Apprenticeship program, technical training experience required.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Experience in a university or public sector setting.
• Possess a Certificate of Completion as a HVAC Technician from a licensed trade educational entity.