QCW Hvacr

Search : 498954
Work type: Full-time
Location: Waterbury Campus
Categories: Maintenance and Trades

Salary Range: $62,359.00 - $80,175.00 Yearly. Individuals new to state service start at the minimum of the pay plan.

Link to Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR):



INTRODUCTION

UConn's Facilities Operations Department has one current job opening for a QCW HVACR position at the Waterbury Campus. This is a permanent, full-time, position 37.5 hours per week with a work schedule of 1 st Shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., with an unpaid half an hour for lunch. The hourly salary is $31.86/hour and is non-negotiable for those new to State Employment; the hourly rate of pay for current NP-2 employees is calculated based on current salary/step. This position offers a full benefits package including medical and dental insurance.

UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees:

Excellent and affordable healthcare options

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Employee retirement benefits (SERS Retirement plan). For more information, please visit:

The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: .

This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends or holidays).

Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses. This position may provide HVACR support on a regular basis to the Stamford Campus specifically.

This position is categorized as "Open to the Public"; current UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process.

SELECTION PLAN

To Apply:

Applicants must possess and maintain a current motor vehicle operator license. A current Connecticut Heating, Piping or Cooling license is required and must be retained throughout employment with the University.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application. PageUp applications will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge, Skill and Ability, Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirements sections of the position have been met. Please also be sure to demonstrate how you meet any of the Preferred Qualifications that you may have.

Ensure that your PageUp Application is complete and detailed before submitting it. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the PageUp system.

If applicable, applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate on their application (under the Job-Related Academic, Technical or Vocational Training section of the application) the name(s) of any Educational Institution(s) attended in trade related subjects, particularly in HVACR, and to indicate the (in person and/or online) course(s) studies, Address, City, State where the Educational Institution(s) are located, the years attended and the number of Credits earned or Diploma Earned.

If applicable, applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate on their application (under the Licenses and Professional Certification section of the application) any current trade license(s) held, along with the issuing agency, license number, date issued and expiration date.

Although it is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional, work related references along with their contact information.

Important Next Steps Information:

At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be contacted via email and provided with an opportunity to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring department. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.

If selected for an interview, you will be asked to supply the names, titles and phone numbers of three, professional, work-related references. In addition, current State of Connecticut employees at UConn or other State Agencies, may be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals and CORE attendance records. Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including drug testing, as well as a criminal background check.

Please regularly check your email provided on your application for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard HVACR trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilating and refrigeration;

Operates, maintains, repairs, installs, modifies and assembles air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon or chilled water for air cooling means and air or water for condenser means;

Determines required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas;

Uses and interprets a psychometric chart;

Controls and measures air flow, room air changes and room pressurizing;

Monitors computerized control systems;

Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks;

Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers;

Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks;

Keeps necessary records;

In smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area;

May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;

May install, modify, repair and assemble electrical or pneumatic controls for this type of equipment;

May inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations;

May remove pipe insulation materials associated with repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods;

May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts;

May operate heavy equipment;

May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports;

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard HVACR trade practices;

Skills

interpersonal skills;

oral and written communication skills;

Ability to

prepare estimates and keep shop records;

utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trade.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.

At the University of Connecticut: Satisfactory performance and completion of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may be substituted for the General and Special Experience as determined by UConn Facilities Operations and Human Resources Management.

Experience performing technical duties within the HVACR trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

University of Connecticut: Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a State of Connecticut heating, piping, and/or cooling license.

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Applicants must have a current motor vehicle operator license.

Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints for building and utility systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

An active S-2 or S-1 license.

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