HVAC Mechanic, Sr. - Research

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Are you a seasoned HVAC professional ready to tackle complex challenges in a research environment?

As a Senior HVAC Mechanic at Duke University, you'll perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on critical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across our research facilities. Your work ensures safe, efficient, and comfortable spaces for patient care and innovation-while adhering to the highest standards and regulatory requirements.

Work Arrangement - On-site

Anticipated Pay Range - Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $21.62 to USD $35.75. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Learn more at : https : / / hr.duke.edu / benefits /

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

Must be able to work independently across multiple research buildings, managing service calls, troubleshooting, and prioritizing tasks with minimal supervision.

Experience in residential / commercial / industrial HVAC / R, with strong troubleshooting skills on complex equipment and systems.

Must be able to work standby / on call at least one week per month.

Experience or training in healthcare environment preferred.

Valid NCDL.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Training - Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to high school with course work in skilled crafts.

Experience - Work requires 4 years of broad-based experience in : Charging small refrigeration appliances; changing compressors, belts and valves; and adjusting and calibrating temperature and humidity controls.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE.

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Work Performed

• Maintain, repair and / or replace HVAC systems and equipment in hospital and clinic facilities to include, but not limited to, chillers, cooling towers, direct expansion systems, electric blast coils, immersion coil pumps, fans, starters, pneumatic and electric controls, electrostatic filters, domestic refrigerators, walk-in coolers and freezers, fountain equipment and ice makers.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance on HVAC systems and equipment in accordance with established schedules and procedures; test and examine systems and equipment to assess functional status and conformance with hospital standards and state, local and federal code and regulatory standards.
• Complete required documentation to include, but not limited to, work order forms, inventory / order forms, and corrective / preventive maintenance documents; use computer software as applicable to electrical maintenance activities plus various employee training, payroll and compliance requirements.
• Maintain, adjust, modify and perform major overhaul and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems by interpreting blueprints, manufacturer specifications, written and verbal instructions.
• Make initial settings and final adjustments of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and modifying existing installations to obtain required results.
• Charge all types of refrigeration equipment. Follow a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance; make recommendations regarding major overhaul of systems.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.

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Ready to lead the way in HVAC excellence?

Apply today through the Duke Careers portal and bring your expertise to a team that powers healthcare and research.

Your skills will help maintain safe, efficient environments where innovation and patient care thrive.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions :

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.