HVAC Mechanic

Job description

HVAC Mechanic

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Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Mechanical Maintenance

Job Summary

Install, maintain, and repair campus heating and air conditioning systems, units, and related equipment. Perform skilled work in installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of food production equipment in compliance with all state, federal regulations and trade codes.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair, and overhaul commercial and residential heating and air conditioning equipment

Replace compressors, fan motors, bearings, and shafts

Install, maintain, and repair related equipment (i.e., air filtering systems, ice machines, refrigeration/freezer units, gas fryers, gas and electrical ovens, conveyor ovens, electric steam kettles, bakery equipment, commercial dishwashers, steam tables, warming tables)

Perform preventive maintenance and make daily routine visual inspections of boiler rooms, heating and cooling systems, and equipment in assigned buildings and areas; check fluid levels and belt tightness

Respond to emergency calls and/or work orders related to air conditioning, heating, hot water equipment, and ventilation systems

Maintain chillers, cooling towers, boilers, air handlers and other commercial and residential heating and cooling equipment for campus

Take water samples, and maintain proper chemical levels in boilers and cooling towers

Maintain medium pressure steam boilers used for heating domestic water and preparation of food

Repair pneumatic controls and calibrate thermostats

Test and treat swimming pools

Comply with State and Federal requirements for use, handling, and transport of all refrigerants

Weld and perform steel fabrication projects

Maintain inventory as to eliminate down time in production

Select materials and equipment at a competitive price

Keep daily log of time spent on each job and materials used

Follow all safety and other risk management policies in performance of work

Attend safety meetings

Maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment, assigned service vehicle, boiler rooms, and work areas

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification within timeline specified by department

Required Experience

Two (2) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary

$19.15 - $21.56 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume

Cover Letter

Schedule of Availability

Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service

Ability to support various constituencies served by the University

Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

Ability to work with tools of the trade, and troubleshoot and solve problems

Ability to analyze while multi-tasking

Perform measurement of mechanical devices and components

Ability to manage projects to fit budget, deadline, and timeline decisions

Provide technical advice to non-technical and technical audiences

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

Thorough knowledge of inner workings of heating and cooling units, and refrigerators and freezers

Knowledge of federal regulations regarding conservation, recovery, and recycling of refrigerants

Strong working knowledge of mechanical processes

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Effective mathematics and detail orientation skills

Adept at testing, modifying and re-testing

Apply Before Date

January 8, 2027

Application review may begin as early as August 24, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at or by email at .

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at , or email .

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid driver's license upon and throughout employment. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: .

Other Information

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work generally performed in an office environment.

Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.

Travel may be required.

Background Check

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