This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.
Job Purpose: The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic job series describes positions that install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and systems. There are three levels in the series: HVAC Mechanic –Maintenance Technician, HVAC Mechanic –Specialist, HVAC Mechanic -Lead. The duties listed under the Characteristic Duties section are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job; they are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the classification.
Characteristic Duties: The duties listed under this section are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the classification.
- Perform complex troubleshooting of HVAC systems, including functional analysis.
- Install, test, troubleshoot, and service all types of industrial HVAC instrumentation and controls including electronic, pneumatic, or digital systems.
- Adjust complex HVAC instrumentation and control systems to improve system functionality and energy conservation.
- Accomplish difficult repairs that may involve customizing parts to serve in old systems where replacement parts are no longer available.
- Analyze and maintain diverse HVAC systems at optimal operating efficiency while maintaining energy efficiency.
- Test, adjust, and balance HVAC systems.
- Establish and maintain proactive maintenance of a full range of HVAC systems.
- Respond effectively and expediently to critical repair situations, such as environmental systems that impact research operations.
- Install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair duct systems.
- Support state-of-the-art HVAC systems, requiring specialized and extensive training.
- Assist with the development and implementation of a preventative maintenance system on new and existing equipment as assigned by Supervisor or Lead mechanic.
- May perform specialized functions related to air quality (such as IAQ testing and reporting; or the testing, adjusting, balancing, and certifying of laboratory fume hoods).
- May write reports and certification documents.
- May perform any of the duties described in the HVAC Mechanic maintenance specification or other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to safety rules.
Minimum Education and Experience Required: Journey level knowledge equivalent to four years completion in an apprentice program as a journey mechanic, with a minimum of seven years’ actual work experience in the trade or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
Certificates and Licenses Required: Valid California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s license. Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to promote diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion in the execution of role. Successfully combine hard (e.g., technical knowledge, critical and analytical thinking, problem solving) and soft skills (e.g., people skills, communication, such as active listening, interpersonal and intrapersonal relationship, teamwork).
Physical Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s license. Constantly stand, walk. Frequently twist, bend, stoop, use light, fine grasping, lift up to 10 pounds. Occasionally kneel, crawl, climb ladders or scaffolds, lift 11-20, 21-40 pounds, operate foot and hand controls. Rarely perform seated work, desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, write by hand, sort file paperwork, lift 40+ pounds. Visual acuity, including color vision.
Working Conditions: May be exposed to high voltage (600V) electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB, confined spaces, working at heights of over 10 feet, hot and cold temperature extremes, heavy metals, exposure to 200 PSI. Required to wear appropriate uniform and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). May be required to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions.
Work Standards: When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford’s colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
