Title: HVAC Technician, Part-time
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facility Operations and Planning
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: Grade 8: $17.01/hour
EEO Job Group: 9 E8
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for HVAC Technician, Part-time.
Understands the functions and means of operation of all building and plant heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting, communications, and alarm systems and equipment. Capable of adjusting physical and software components/systems to maintain a comfortable environment in all buildings while minimizing energy use. Makes necessary repairs and perform preventive maintenance in a multi-building complex.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Start, stop, and adjust operations of all online equipment to include boilers, chillers, air handling units, pumps and ancillary components.
- Perform preventive maintenance checks and services. Makes repairs as found when possible. Reports other issues on a work request or to management.
- Read gauges, instruments, and recorders. Understands specified limits of readings and how to react when readings are outside of limits.
- Respond to emergencies.
- Operate radio.
- Advise on preventive maintenance measures and on energy conservation methods.
- Clean and paint power plant.
- Perform service work on equipment in addition to preventive maintenance.
- Assist with snow removal and other weather-related events as needed.
- Assist in the Physical Plant Control Room as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- High school diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated judgment in assessing and responding to emergencies required.
- Reliability for working with minimum supervision required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- EPA certification (Level I and Level II or Universal) required, or ability to obtain within first 90 days of employment.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
One year experience in the maintenance or operation of heating, air conditioning, or temperature control systems or related maintenance experience preferred. Education in a related field may substitute for experience.
Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements
Standard work hours will be scheduled on first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. As a part-time position, it is expected this position will work 20 to 28 hours a week, Monday through Friday. Hours should be consistently and consecutively scheduled but may vary based on department needs.
Travel within the University and to offsite University locations using a University vehicle is required.
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. Benefits for this position include:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Recreation, Fitness, & Wellness Center
- Supplemental Retirement Plans
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (After 1 year waiting period.)
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.
Application Process
Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.