Job Description

Facilities Building Systems Technician

Under supervision of Senior/Lead technician or Supervisor the Facilities Building HVAC Systems Technician performs intermediate level tasks that ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff as well as ensuring safe and uninterrupted operations of mechanical and utility systems and equipment. This title is covered under the current Agreement between The Ohio State University and Communication Workers of America Local 4501.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to and analyze airflow issues, measure/adjust airflow, and clean condensers and coils.
• Inspect fan motors and belts, blades, replaces filters, pneumatic compressor, and associated tubing for damage/wear and tear, etc.
• Diagnose/repair/replace HVAC fixtures including, but not limited to: commercial AHs, chillers (250 tons and above), commercial boilers and exchangers, ductwork, gauges, thermostats, circulating pumps, fan motors and belts, blades, actuators, piping, switches, and water lines.
• Diagnose/repair/replace HVAC refrigeration residential and commercial type units.
• HVAC controls and building automation such as inspecting thermostats and other temperature controls, including building automation controls, for proper function, and testing electrical circuits and components for continuity.
• Diagnose/repair/replace pneumatic and electronic controls.
• Perform preventative maintenance: calibration, cleaning, inspection, and repairs of controls, dampers, and belts on HVAC and other major building mechanical systems and equipment.

Minimum Education Required:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Per Classified Civil Svc Specs.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in building systems operations, commercial/industrial building maintenance, and/or HVAC and building automation systems or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Obtain the following during the probationary period: EPA Section 608 Technician Certification- Universal and valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card.
• Successful completion of the probationary period includes demonstrated competency in each of the identified technical specialties as required for this position's level of responsibility.
• Will require the successful completion of a criminal background check and motor vehicle review; may require employee health evaluation and vaccinations.
• Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, may work overtime and subject to 24 hour emergency call.

Location:

Medical Center Tower (0870)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Third Shift

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