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Bridgewater State University HVAC Mechanic I in Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Position Summary This is a full-time , 12 month, AFSCME position. TOUR OF DUTY: Monday-Friday 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday as days off (subject to change) Location: BSU Campus Wide This is an essential position. *Initial assignment only. Subject to change according to institutional needs. This is an AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement. Applicants must be able to demonstrate employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Position Type: AFSCME Classified Essential Duties When you join the team at Bridgewater State University, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners. 1. Install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including controls and related fixtures such as air and water filters and piping used by refrigeration, pipe fitting and structural layout techniques, blueprints, appropriate machines, tools and work aids to join tubing and/or pipes; to cut and thread pipes; to solder or braze joints; to mount compressor and condenser units; and to connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating ventilation fans to electrical power sources. 2. Checks equipment for malfunctioning by observing pressure and vacuum gauges and other indicators; by adjusting controls in testing joints and connections for gas leaks; by injecting refrigerant and adjustment valves, controls and pumps; and by using testing equipment such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, amprobes, etc. to ensure proper operation. 3. Maintains, rebuilds and repairs by replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, thermostats and electrical wiring; by pumping specified gas or fluids into systems; by adding necessary liquids; by lubricating motors and bearings; and changing filters. 4. Calculates heat loads for new installations; analyzes and treats both open and closed water systems such as cooling towers by adding algericides to prevent the spread of airborne bacteria. 5. Performs related work such as making and assembling metal ducts and chassis parts for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems; drill holes for mounting brackets; screwing, boring, riveting and welding parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches and gauges; and installs shells and cabinets of systems. 6. Maintain adequate inventory of equipment and materials. 7. Determine materials and/or equipment necessary for a job and on-the-job procedure changes. 8. Participates in on-call rotation and details. 9. Other duties as assigned. Salary Range \$1,733.18 bi-weekly (Grade 14, Step 1) Please click the link to read the full job description: https://jobs.bridgew.edu/postings/25086