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Description
Working Title: HVAC Repair / PM Tech
State Role Title: Trades Technician III
Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
College/Division: Business Services
Department: 100255 - Trades/Shops E&G
Pay Rate: Pay Range
Beginning Review Date: 5/22/2024
Specify Range or Amount: $47,500 - $51,000 / $22.84 - $24.52 Per hour
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
About JMU:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
James Madison University's Facilities Management is currently hiring for HVAC Repair/ Preventative Maintenance. This position will assist with repairs and maintenance of all HVAC and related equipment on campus.
Why JMU?
* Flexible Scheduling: Work 5 8-hour shifts or 4 10-hour shifts between Monday and Friday!
* Consistent Work Location: Always report to the same location; never any last-minute changes for location!
* Time Off: 19 paid holidays a year including one week off for Thanksgiving Break and almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
* Benefits: Affordable health insurance and retirement through the Virginia Retirement System!
Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work!
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to:
Keeps current with EPA requirements on proper refrigerant usage
Assists with seasonal maintenance of HVAC systems to provide reliable and efficient operation
Works safely including reporting and correcting any safety issues
Manages jobs, ordering needed parts and materials for jobs
Keeps tools and test equipment in good working condition
Maintains truck and helps with shop housekeeping measures
Follows written and verbal instructions and provides clear communication with customers, supervisors, and associates
Provides input for the replacement of HVAC and related systems
Overtime may be required as needed to provide service to HVAC and refrigeration systems that are vital to the operation of the University
Requires rotating on-call responsibilities
Employee may be required to work another shift or perform other duties as assigned
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in a position consistent with skill set in case of emergency
Qualifications:
Required:
Must possess working knowledge of HVAC and related equipment
Ability to use various test instruments and troubleshoot and repair HVAC and related equipment
EPA608- EPA Section 608 Certification
Additional Considerations:
EPA type II refrigerant usage certification or the ability to obtain
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Additional Posting Information:
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: .
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at or . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
