HVAC Repair Senior Technician

Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

Working Title: HVAC Repair Senior Technician
State Role Title: Trades Technician IV
Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Business Services
Department: 100255 - Trades/Shops E&G

Pay Rate: Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount: $63,800-$67,247

Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 1/23/2025

About JMU:
James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:
The Facilities Management Department at James Madison University is accepting applications for an HVAC Repair Senior Technician. This is a day shift position with rotating on-call responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to:
*Performs repairs and maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration systems and related equipment.
*Completes inspection on equipment and repairs problems in timely manner.
*Documents refrigerant usage for EPA records.
*Properly installs equipment to code.
*Provides input for the replacement of HVAC and refrigeration systems, when needed.
*Performs seasonal maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration systems to provide reliable and efficient operation.
*Follows JMU and manufacturer's procedures.
*Assists associates when needed.
*Assists with training of other technicians.
*Responsible for managing jobs, ordering needed parts, keeping tools and equipment in good working condition.
*Effectively manages time.
*Keeps shop, parts, materials and paperwork organized.
*Cleans and services tools and tests equipment.

Qualifications:
*The successful candidate must have considerable demonstrated working knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration and related equipment.
*Demonstrated ability to use various test instruments to troubleshoot and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems and to repair such systems and equipment.
*This position requires effective organizational skills, attention to detail and a positive attitude.
*Must have effective skills in communicating clear and concise instructions both verbally and in writing.
*The ability to assist other technicians and also have the ability to work independently.
*Must be available for on-call/overtime
*Candidates must have Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
*Candidate must be at least 19 years old and have a valid drivers license for a minimum of 24 months.



Additional Posting Information:


Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable MVR.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

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