Job Details

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an HVACR Specialist 1 for the Facilities Maintenance Services Department. This position is responsible for performing journey-level skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including water treatment.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Respond to work orders assigned by the supervisor to University buildings for temperature problems, leaks, smells and repairs;
• Troubleshoot and repair chillers, cooling towers, air conditioning units, fan coils, valves, associated pumps and related cooling equipment, boilers, heat exchangers, hot water pumps, pneumatic and DDC controls, valves and related heated equipment, as well as performing water treatment services on associated heating and cooling systems and pools;
• Utilize building management software system to analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC equipment and systems;
• Perform backup duties for the Central Heat Plant Operator when required; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position has been identified as affecting public safety and requires a valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license.

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, but this position may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours in the event of a campus emergency or special event.

Compensation is in Grade 32, classified service, with salary placement determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age, disability, gender, military status or obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.