Job Title

HVAC Specialist, Islander Housing

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Housing Maintenance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The Mechanic HVAC Specialist, under direction, provides maintenance and preventative maintenance for HVAC equipment including boilers, air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, fans, and air compressors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

HVAC Operations - 60%

+ Operates and maintains the building automation control system for the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS).

+ Assists with locating and diagnosing maintenance problems on equipment, conducting warranty services and quickly performing emergency repairs on certain equipment items.

+ Monitors chemical treatments for condensers, air-handlers, and vertipak systems to ensure chemicals are utilized properly for preventative maintenance and to ensure equipment is operating at maximum efficiency.

+ Operates pneumatic equipment in the installation and repair of mechanical equipment.

+ Assists with the design, installation, maintenance, or repair of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems.

+ Monitors and responds to alarms and provides troubleshooting to determine cause of failed components.

+ Assists in the development of a comprehensive energy conversation program. Provides an annual report and annual proposed plan of work.

+ Ensures proper training of personnel with regard to safety and craft development training via online resources, seminars, and workshops.

+ Operate a TAMUCC vehicle and/or golf cart to navigate to and from worksites.

Supplies and Work Request Management - 35%

+ Conduct routine inventory audits by implementing standardized procedures for when parts are ordered and utilized by categories to always know what is in stock and what is needed.

+ Analyze historical data and market trends to be able to produce reports on stock purchasing habits and to be able to show how stock will be used.

+ Utilize standardized procedures for attending to and closing out work requests utilizing StarRez application.

+ Implement preventive maintenance for HVAC equipment to include, filter changes, coil cleaning, and system checks.

Other - 5%

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ Six (6) years of related experience in HVAC, utility plant operations, and boiler/tower chemical treatment experience.

+ Additional education may be considered as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement: Associate's degree and four (4) years of related experience in HVAC, utility plant operations, and boiler/tower chemical treatment experience.

+ Knowledge of or experience with repairing various types of equipment.

+ Knowledge of HVAC systems.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

+ Ability to make mathematical computations.

+ Ability to measure accurate distances using a measuring tape or other measuring devices.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Maintain a valid Driver License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ EPA Certification

+ HVAC Certification

+ Mechanical Knowledge

SALARY: up to $28.84/hourly.

+ up to $59,987.20/annually, approximately.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)

+ Medical

+ $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

+ Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

+ Employee and Spouse

+ Employee and Children

+ Employee and Family coverage

+ Dental & Vision

+ Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/wellness-resources.php)

Work Life Solutions:

+ Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php)

+ Public Loan Forgiveness

+ Book scholarships

+ 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php)

+ Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

+ Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php)

+ 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

+ 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

+ 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

+ 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.