HVAC & Plumbing Technician

Functional Title: HVAC & Plumbing Technician
Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt
Division: Facilities
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Director of Facilities

Primary Function: Install, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, inspect, clean, and make modifications to HVAC systems and plumbing systems as needed. Perform installations, repairs, and maintenance to a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, water supply, and waste drainage systems and components.

Major Duties:

  • Troubleshoot, inspect, clean, repair, and make modifications to HVAC systems.
  • Analyze, plan, and perform preventive maintenance of HVAC systems.
  • Assist in installing and maintaining plumbing systems.
  • Determine water supply networks and waste drainage systems.
  • Install systems used to transport water, waste, gases, or liquids.
  • Install and start new equipment and controls.
  • Ensure legislation and policies are met and that systems are up to code.
  • Ensure systems meet all standards of building codes and safety requirements.
  • Cut openings in structures in preparation for pipes.
  • Select all materials needed for installation, including type and size of pipe.
  • Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures, and equipment.
  • Assemble and install valves and fittings.
  • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
  • Install other plumbing equipment such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, appliances, and trim.
  • Test pipe systems and fix leaks.
  • Repair and maintain water treatment equipment.
  • Maintain maintenance records as required by City, State, and EPA regulations.
  • Adhere to all city, state, and federal regulatory statutes.
  • Ability to supervise one or more Mechanics and/or Trades Helpers.
  • Respond to emergencies during evening, nighttime, and weekend hours.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to help students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner.
  • Understands how to use hand and power tools, refrigeration and air conditioning gauges, meters, and other measuring equipment associated with the trades.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Understands and has mastered all types of refrigeration, HVAC, and plumbing systems and how each component operates in conjunction with other system components.
  • Ability to read blueprints, HVAC diagrams, and plumbing schematics.
  • Ability to repair and program controls.
  • Strong ability to multitask and problem solve.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is essential.
  • Must have a current and valid Texas Driver License.
  • Ability to drive.
 

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Trade school, vocational school, or plumbing apprenticeship preferred.
  • Must possess a valid EPA 608 Certification.
  • Five (5) years of HVAC, plumbing, or related maintenance experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

  • Must be ambulatory around campus and in buildings.
  • Required to regularly sit and stand.
  • Frequently use wrists, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements.
  • Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
  • Required to lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 50+ lbs.

NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties; required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.