Posting Summary: 

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a HVAC/Maintenance Mechanic for Camden Campus Housing. The position reports directly to the Assistant Director Campus Housing.

Primarily responsible for the performance of such refrigeration and air conditioning duties as the assembly, installation, and repair of a variety of equipment, including condensers, controls, fan, motors, compressors, pipes, etc. May fabricate sheet metal and/or aluminum ductwork and replace filters. Cleans and lubricates equipment. Requisitions additional materials and parts. Installs piping directly associated with HVAC equipment. Locates power source and may install wiring and/or insulate shells and cabinets of systems. Uses a variety of testing devices and tools. Cleans shop and work areas. Detects faulty operation of equipment; reports questionable conditions to supervisor; issues work orders to supervisors as necessary. Provides guidance and instruction to craft trainees. Performs related duties as required. If not in a group leading situation, works in a zone or is the only HVAC/Maintenance Mechanic on a campus. Responsible for the repair and maintenance of university equipment and facilities, supplies and materials, and prioritizing and estimating work. Notifies supervisor of any emergent problems discovered through performance of assigned duties. Secondarily responsible for planning and performing repair and preventive maintenance duties for various types of university property and equipment. May guide and instruct others in the performance of these duties. Inputs data as required to fulfill job responsibilities using current technology. Generates and completes automated work orders or service orders. 

Overview: 

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity. 

Minimum Education & Experience: 

Requires a high school/vocational school or equivalent plus four years of experience performing repair and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment. Must be competent in performing complex and varied repair and maintenance of refrigerating and air conditioning systems and equipment. Successful completion of an approved training course or of a certified apprenticeship program in the craft, plus two years of experience performing repair and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment may be substituted for the above experience. Must have proof of certification as required by Section 608 of the Clean Air Act revisions of 1990. Requires a valid driver’s license, two years driving experience and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course. Requires good communication skills, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and the ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and blueprints. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

Requires a high school/vocational school or equivalent plus four years of experience performing repair and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment. Must be competent in performing complex and varied repair and maintenance of refrigerating and air conditioning systems and equipment. Successful completion of an approved training course or of a certified apprenticeship program in the craft, plus two years of experience performing repair and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment may be substituted for the above experience. Must have proof of certification as required by Section 608 of the Clean Air Act revisions of 1990. Requires a valid driver’s license, two years driving experience and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course. Requires good communication skills, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and the ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and blueprints.

Direct link to apply: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/248841