Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)

Department: Facilities & Plant Operations

Salary Range: $57,157.93 - $64,973.89

Salary Information: Based on NJ Civil Service Commission regulations and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

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Work Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday

Brief Job Overview/Summary

Under direction of the Chief Technician Environmental Systems in a state department, institution, agency, or state college, takes a leading part in the mechanical maintenance, adjustment, and repair of heating, air conditioning, and refrigerating systems, and auxiliary equipment, and may operate these systems as required; does other related duties as required.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conducts the daily business operations of the HVAC Shop to ensure its compliance with applicable federal, state, University, and departmental policies and procedures; manages HVAC-related materials and equipment resources; and performs other assigned duties and special assignment
• Ensures materials and tools assigned to the HVAC Shop are properly utilized and maintained by allocating proper funds and using acceptable industry standards. Responds to non-routine and unanticipated assignments and completes them in a professional and timely fashion within acceptable industry standards. Works collaboratively with campus partners
• Under the direction of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, takes lead in the operation, maintenance, and services of boilers, rooftop units, auxiliary equipment, and environmental controls used in heating and air conditioning
• Repairs compressors, blower units, motors, pumps, condensers, coils, and other units; locates and repairs leaks in systems; sees that systems are kept free of moisture; inspects and checks safety unis, and charges and purges the system as required; repairs and replaces automatic and thermostatic expansion valves and other regulating valves; checks systems periodically to keep water consumption at a minimum; sees that instrument readings are taken and recorded; and sees that systems are supplied with the proper amount of refrigerant and oil at all times
• Installs, repairs, and maintains various types of air conditioning distribution systems, including piping and duct work wiring of controls and safety devices; performs tests on air conditioning equipment to determine efficiencies of cooling and to obtain maximum output; sees that systems are kept clean including filters, compressors, controls, condensers, blowers, evaporators, and coils, and ensures systems and parts are in proper working order; prepares records and reports pertaining to the operation of several refrigeration and other units; and will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
• Keeps accurate records of refrigerant usage and completes work orders in a timely manner. Informs supervisor of HVAC equipment parts/material running low in stock and gets ordered in a timely fashion to minimize downtime
• Completes other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods used to install, maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems and equipment
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles, preventive maintenance practices, and troubleshooting techniques applicable to HVAC and related building mechanical systems
• Knowledge of the use, operation, and safety requirements of acetylene and electric equipment Knowledge of pneumatic and electrical controls associated with heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems
• Ability to analyze, diagnose, and resolve problems involving heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems
• Ability to analyze rigging requirements and safely dismantle, move, and install mechanical equipment Ability to use hand tools, power tools, testing instruments, and diagnostics equipment to maintain and repair mechanical systems
• Knowledge of occupational safety regulations and ability to safety perform HVAC and mechanical maintenance work, including lockout/tagout procedures, refrigerant handling, welding safety, and equipment rigging practices
• Ability to interpret and carry out oral and written instructions, technical specifications, work orders, and equipment manuals
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, vendors, and campus stakeholders
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, maintenance, and operation of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, machinery, diesel generators, and auxiliary equipment including welding, piping, and insulation
• Appointees may be required to possess a valid Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification of the appropriate level, commensurate with the type of equipment serviced, issued under the authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency
• Appointees may be required to possess a Boiler Operator’s License (Black Seal) of appropriate grade and type as issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the appropriate grade and type of license, rests with the Appointing Authority
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position

Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by (insert date below in Job Posting after clicking Generate Description) will receive full consideration.

How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.

Application Requirements:
Individuals who apply must complete the online application, provide names and contact information for three professional references, and submit the following required documents electronically in a Microsoft Word or PDF format:

• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter Describing Qualifications and Accomplishments
• Current Resume

Important:
Individuals who apply must meet all Required Qualifications within the job advertisement to be considered for this position. Please note that any offer of employment is subject to, and contingent upon, completion of the University’s mandatory and favorable background check, which may include a consumer report, availability and receipt of appropriations from the State of New Jersey, and receipt of any required approvals by the University.

SAME Program:
In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME Program permits eligible New Jersey State agencies and employers to consider qualified applicants for certain non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce.

Applicants seeking consideration under the New Jersey SAME Program, must indicate that status when completing the online application. You must also submit the required SAME Program documentation for this specific position, as directed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, in addition to all required electronic documents for this position (e.g., cover letter, resume/vita/curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts) on or before the closing date indicated above. Individuals who apply through the SAME Program must meet all Required Qualifications within the job advertisement to be considered for this position. For more information on the SAME Program, please contact the New Jersey Civil Service Commission by emailing SAME@csc.nj.gov.