Maintenance, Repair, and Sustainability Coordinator III (AC/Heating Mechanic 3)

Tennessee Tech University is seeking a full-time Maintenance, Repair, and Sustainability Coordinator III (AC/Heating Mechanic 3) in Cookeville, TN. The role involves routine and preventive maintenance of campus heating and cooling systems, troubleshooting, and repairing components. Candidates need a high school diploma and four years of relevant experience. The position requires attention to detail, ability to work with various systems, and effective communication skills.
Position Information

Position Information

Position Number
759050

Working Title
Maintenance, Repair, and Sustainability Coordinator III (AC/Heating Mechanic 3)

Job Title
Facilities Associate 9

Department
M and R HVAC

Job Type
Full-Time

Job Purpose

Job purpose is routine and preventive maintenance of all campus heating and cooling systems.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Performs routine and preventive maintenance of all campus heating and cooling systems. Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces hydronic heating and cooling components including underground steam and chilled water distribution systems. Services direct expansion refrigeration systems. Troubleshoots repairs, replaces, calibrates and installs controls systems and related components (direct digital control (DDC), pneumatic and electric control systems). Services related electrical power and control components.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Four years of experience in air conditioning and heating or similar experience with knowledge of electrical work. Ability to maintain and repair centrifugal chillers and cooling devices. Ability to perceive small differences in object and spatial relationships. Willingness to work until all demands are met. Ability to attend to details. Ability to use and maintain electrical, mechanical and pneumatic equipment. Skill in making precise manipulations with simple hand tools. Ability to read drawings and follow instructions. Ability to read and interpret control and logic diagrams. Ability to plan and organize one's own work. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Knowledge of tools and equipment used to perform tasks. Knowledge of electrical test equipment to troubleshoot small motors. Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with centrifugal air conditioning systems. CFC Universal Certification.

Work Hours

Typical hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position works a rotating on-call schedule.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary
Commensurate with education and experience. Pay grade 8.

Benefits Information

The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the initial accumulation of one vacation day per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Posting Details

Posting Date
02/27/2025

Deadline Date
03/31/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume and list of three professional references at time of application. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.