Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic

Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after it has been submitted.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number20121754Staff

Working TitleAir Conditioning/Heating Mechanic

Pay Rate$36,233-$48,310

Employment CategoryClerical/Support

Regular/TemporaryRegular

If temporary, list duration

Type of AppointmentFiscal

Contract Period12 month

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic is under the direct supervision of the HVAC Supervisor and is responsible to performing inspections, servicing, and repairing steam heating systems, air handlers, pumps and other mechanical equipment.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 180,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Install, inspect, troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment to include the following: central air conditioning systems, heat pumps, wall heaters, central heating systems, portable heaters, air flow ducting, walk-in coolers, freezers and all hydronic equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment, control circuitry and refrigerant circuitry.

Maintain accurate maintenance records on equipment.

Perform preventative maintenance on commercial equipment.

Serve as boiler operator as needed.

Must wear proper PPE (safety shoes, hearing and eye protection)as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with the University community and the public.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to successfully complete assignments using appropriate methods, materials, tools and equipment in maintenance work as described above.

Ability to recognize occupational hazards and take appropriate safety precautions.

Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to drive light motor vehicle.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Ability to perform light to heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under some unfavorable climatic conditions.

Ability to work overtime as required.

Ability to work in an on-call capacity and inclement weather duties.

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Bending, twisting and lifting weights to 100lbs.

Heights and working on elevations of 60 feet.

Work off ladders and lifts.

Required Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent.

A minimum of one (1) year of HVAC work experience or equivalent schooling.

Refrigerant-handling certification.

Must wear proper PPE (safety shoes, hearing and eye protection) as required.

Valid driver's license.

A background check will be required of the successful applicant.

Names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date08/08/2025

Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after it has been submitted.