$60,611-88,298/year
2215 Raggio Pkwy, Reno, NV 89512, USA
Position Description The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking two dedicated individuals to fill two full-time Building Technician – HVAC/R positions for the Reno campus. Key Job Duties Include: •Performing preventative maintenance on all associated HVAC/R equipment; change air filters, bearing lubrication, belt replacement, equipment inspections, chiller tube bundle cleaning, compressor/condenser repair and installations, etc. •Responding to assigned work orders for temperature, leaks, smells, repairs, etc. •HVAC Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) and calibration of laboratory fume hoods •Diagnose/Troubleshoot equipment failures, make repairs, and test system functionality using common HVAC/R meters, analyzers and equipment. •Performing maintenance on a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including recycling refrigerant, replacing pipes & valves, replacement of compressors, brazing, soldering, replacing motors, programing VFDs, actuators and controls work. •Monitoring the campus building HVAC system using the Building Automation System (BAS), aka Direct Digital Control (DDC) system, and diagnose issues while performing the duties of the operator. •Maintaining department budgets, supervise spending, and manage vendor purchasing accounts to maintain department fiscal accountability. •Other duties as assigned. May include, but is not limited to providing general assistance to department personnel, faculty and staff; provide for building safety and security as well as inspect and maintain emergency systems for the buildings and physical plant. REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE •High school diploma or equivalent •Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, and equipment •EPA 608 Universal Certification •Obtain Niagara 4 Technical Certification for building automation system within 1-years of hire. This is a DRI paid training •Ability to read and interpret plans, schematics and maintenance manuals •Ability to follow oral and written instructions •Knowledge of construction safety standards and ability to strictly enforce all safety protocols •Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of personnel, including technical and academic staff •Proven experience working within a team environment Apply through the DRI website at https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DRI-External/job/DRI---Reno-NV/Building-Technician--HVAC-R_R0148680-1