HVAC Mechanic III (2 positions) - 999293, 999782

HVAC Mechanic III (2 positions) - 999293, 999782

Facilities Planning & Management

Staff, full-time (32+ hours per week)

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Title: HVAC Mechanic III (2 openings)

Unit/Department: Facilities Planning & Management

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Department Summary:

Drake University Facilities Planning & Management is in search of talented, experienced, service-minded individuals to assist our HVAC department. Drake University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan options, and a generous four (4) weeks of time off! Drake University also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees, their partners/spouses, and dependent children through our tuition waiver and tuition exchange programs.

Job Summary:

Under the direct or indirect supervision from the HVAC Manager and HVAC Supervisor, the HVAC Mechanic III will operate, maintain, and repair all equipment used for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. This includes operations of a central heating plant utilizing steam and/or hot water for tempering or heating buildings and a chilled water system to provide cooling to all buildings.

Minimum Qualifications:

*High school diploma or equivalent with additional specialized or technical training courses (HVAC, Building Automation Systems, etc)

*Skills and knowledge in air conditioning and refrigeration

*Background in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of HVAC equipment with 3-5 years' experience

*Must have a professional demeanor and positive attitude, while working with a wide variety of customers including faculty/staff, students, facilities colleagues, security, and campus visitors

*Must be able to follow written and oral instructions

*Must have a working knowledge of basic computer technology including email and working with a web-based maintenance application

*Must be able to observe and follow all safety procedures, rules, and regulations

*Ability to assist in shift fill-in and be available for emergency call-in

*Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, be able to pass a background check (including a drug screen) and be insurable by Drake University

Preferred Qualifications:

*Any additional trainings or courses related to HVAC, refrigeration, maintenance of motors, pumps, fans, boiler equipment

*Refrigeration license and understanding of steam and hydronic system operations is a plus

Job Duties:

50% - Performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilation, and cooling systems including controls, pumps, fans, motors, forced air equipment, boiler and cooling equipment, and building automation - (Essential)

10% - Assist in providing hands-on training of Duty Engineers in maintenance and small repairs of HVAC equipment - (Essential)

10% - Seasonally change equipment over from heating to cooling and back with filter changes and preventative maintenance assigned tasks - (Essential)

10% - Operates and repairs of HVAC equipment in a safe and responsible as directed by by HVAC Supervisor or Manager - (Essential)

10% - Learn basics of equipment management controls (Metasys) and complete/close out work orders in TDX maintenance management system - (Essential)

5% - Ability to troubleshoot system issues and be courteous with customers - (Essential)

5% - Familiar with high pressure steam boilers, condensate pumps, steam traps, control valves, and occasionally work on commercial kitchen equipment - (Essential)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.

If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email colin.atkinsondrake

Review of Applications Begins:

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2025. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits

For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant's references, education, and, if applicable, experience.

About Drake:

Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus communityfaculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.

All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University's core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:

At Drake University, we don't just accept differenceswe celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our . .

We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, w requested in our online application system.

Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: ...; e: jobsdrake) and let us know how we can assist you.

At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.