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Iowa State University

Public research university in Ames, IA

Environmental Systems Mechanic 1

Full-TimeDeadline 10/26/26
No salary listed
Mid
Ames, IA, USA
In Person
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Four years of experience in refrigeration, heating, or air-conditioning work, including apprenticeship.
  • Obtain a refrigeration certificate of at least Type 2 within the first six months of employment.
  • May need a valid driver's license and to meet the University's Fleet Safety Program.
  • Know the principles, methods, materials, and tools used to install, troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, and repair air-moving, heating, cooling, humidification, and filtering equipment and systems.
  • Properly braze refrigeration tubing and connections.
  • Know occupational hazards and safety precautions required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Fire Prevention Association, National Fire Code, and Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Evaluate equipment for repair or replacement and determine the time and materials needed to complete work while minimizing equipment downtime.
  • Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and equipment specifications.
  • Know proper bending and lifting techniques.
  • Use and care for hand tools, power tools, and test equipment properly.
  • Work in high heat, dust, noise, confined spaces, on ladders, and under other environmental conditions, including exposure to dirt and fumes and work at heights using ladders, scaffolds, or hydraulic lifts.
  • Work independently during normal work hours and after hours, including on-call status.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Have basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
  • Install and maintain air-moving, heating, cooling, humidification, and filtering equipment and systems, including fans, heat pumps, gas unit heaters, forced-air equipment, furnaces, radiant heating, condensers, compressors, pumps, fan coil units, rooftop air-conditioning units, and computer-room cooling units.
  • Install and maintain various styles and types of refrigeration equipment and systems.
  • Install and maintain heating and cooling equipment, including air compressors, air dryers, and associated non-automated controls.
  • Test and evaluate the performance of air-moving, heating, cooling, humidification, and filtering equipment using specialized equipment; repair or replace defective valves, thermostats, and other parts.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, diagrams, and specifications.
  • Prepare records and service reports.
  • Use chain falls, hoists, and chokers to safely lift large, heavy components into position.
  • Provide guidance to apprentices and/or students as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by department or administrative personnel.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers, heat pumps, rooftop units, and fan coil units.
  • Demonstrated experience working with computerized or specialized HVAC diagnostic and testing equipment.
  • Experience working collaboratively in an on-call environment and responding to emergency equipment failures.
  • Experience troubleshooting HVAC and refrigeration equipment using specialized testing and diagnostic equipment.

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Iowa State University

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Iowa State University is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa, providing undergraduate and graduate education, research, and extension programs.

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