HVAC Mechanic I

Facilities Management/HVAC Shop  

Under general supervision, installs, services and repairs a variety of residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC) equipment. 

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $59,000 and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles.  Tuition remission is also available. 

Facilities Management provides free uniforms and shoes for skilled trades positions. Tools are provided for use on the job as well as a UMBC owned vehicle to travel to worksites on campus. UMBC also assists with keeping trades licenses current and obtaining needed training.

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• Installs, operates, services, and repairs light commercial heat pump/air conditioning systems and other HVAC equipment such as refrigerators, fumehoods, window units, exhaust ventilators, coolers, deep freezers, and unit ventilators.
• Operates, services, and repairs pneumatic, electric, or electronic control systems on HVAC systems up to 100,000 gross square feet (GSF). 
• Regulates and monitors air conditioning compressors, cooling tower fans and other related support equipment as prescribed by operating procedures.
• Regulates and monitors all building air handling equipment for central and local stations.
• Tests air and hydronic systems to isolate problems. Adjusts distribution valves and resets temperature and humidity controls for steam supplied and self contained generation systems.
• Performs service tasks such as adding refrigerant, lubricating, adjusting and replacing compressors and expansion devices, repairing pumps, cleaning out cooling towers and repacking valve glands and pump seals.
• Installs and reinstalls wiring and controls to connect components and controls to electrical power sources at low line voltage.
• Diagnoses HVAC system problems utilizing computer applications. Field Code Changed Reviews mechanical blueprints, schematics, specifications, and performance data to identify and provide interpretations of system problems and performance.
• Provides guidance and training in the HVAC trade to other maintenance personnel.
• Services and repairs traps, flash tanks, piping, control valves, condensate pumps and meters on steam systems up to 30 pounds.
• Performs mechanical joining of piping by using industry methods such as soldering, brazing, and gas welding. Insulates piping and mechanical equipment such as heat exchangers and associated subsystems. Performs insulation repairs to air duct systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Four years progressively responsible experience in the air conditioning/refrigeration trade
• Class “C” driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland

Note: This position is designated as on-call. Employee may be placed on rotating on-call duty to meet the needs of the University.

A background check will be required.

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave  (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Pay Range 13 ($59,000 to $70,309) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.

Facilities Management provides free uniforms and shoes for skilled trades positions.  Tools are provided for use on the job as well as a UMBC owned vehicle to travel to worksites on campus.   UMBC also assists with keeping trades licenses current and obtaining needed training.  Opportunities for shift differential, on-call, and overtime pay may be available. 

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.