Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM On occasion, employee may be required to perform duties after hours (evenings and weekends) due to emergency situations or planned work.

Advertised Salary $58,000 or Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 09/10/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 10/27/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title HVAC Mechanic III FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This position has an expert level of technical knowledge and skills for the operation and maintenance of the UGA campus building chilled water production system. This system is comprised of various sized chillers, cooling towers, chilled water and condenser water pumps, distribution piping, control valves, actuators, the systems automation control and the chiller
microprocessor control, and other components. This position has an expert level of mechanical skills and technical knowledge to monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the system at the district plants and at various buildings on campus. This position works independently to complete tasks within this competency.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
This position has expert level technical knowledge and skills in the operation, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and
repair of building chilled water and hot water production systems and components. The application of this expertise includes
but is not limited to performing checks and taking corrective action to ensure the building chilled water production systems
are delivering chilled water per the designed flow, quantity, and temperature requirements as set forth in the engineering
design specifications. This expert level worker has the knowledge to independently diagnose and solve a wide range of
operational issues that arise from the mechanical, electrical, and automated controls of the building chilled water and hot
water production systems including the following:

• Chiller and cooling tower operation, troubleshooting, and repair
• Chilled water and condenser water treatment
• Troubleshoot and install chiller sensors, boards and relays.
• Troubleshooting, testing and assisting in the commissioning of new building chilled water production systems
• Building Automation System (BAS) chilled water production control
• Reading and interpreting mechanical plans and wiring diagrams
• Analyzing and correcting communication issues
• Analyzing and measuring fluid and air dynamics
• Adherence to and the implementation of EPA refrigerant handling guidelines and be able to obtain universal refrigerant license.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, working over head, climbing stairs, using regular and/or extended ladders throughout 8 hour work shift.
• Lift up to 75 lbs during a work shift.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? Yes Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Perform checks and take corrective action to ensure the chilled water production systems and associated cooling towers are operating per designed flow, volume and temperature requirements.

Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and repair the building chilled water mechanical components such as rods, condensers and evaporators.
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Diagnose and solve a wide range of operational issues that arise from the mechanical, electrical, and automated controls of the building chilled water production systems such as chiller sensors, boards, starters, relays, and actuators.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, test and assist in the commissioning of new building chilled water production systems.
Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist and support with other duties as assigned by the Building HVAC Shop Manager.
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Lisa Johnson Recruitment Contact Email lisawc@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-7453

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents