Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

What you will do:

• Leads HVAC Technicians and related employees in performance standards and completion of HVAC related projects.
• Participates in handling known troubled operating equipment with technicians to expertly troubleshoot and provide repairs needed.
• Ensures proper observance of safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Analyze, plan, and perform preventive maintenance of HVAC systems
• Plan shutdowns for maintenance and repair pumps including chill water, heating water systems
• Troubleshoot, repair, install and make modifications to HVAC systems
• Conduct necessary tests, including standard industry approved trouble shooting methods to determine malfunctions and/or causes of breakdowns of all assigned equipment; remove, repair, or replace faulty parts, subassemblies and major components; retest equipment with repaired or replaced components and make required adjustments and/or corrections to restore complete/proper operation.
• Recommend and/or order necessary parts and supplies for installation, service, repair, and maintenance of all assigned equipment.
• Instruct and advise users of proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Report, organize and maintain all necessary records of materials purchased/work performed to service, repair, maintain and operate all equipment, including applicable records/paperwork associated with EPA mandates and refrigerant transition/recovery.
• Perform general maintenance tasks as needed.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state, and Federal codes.
• Observe safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attend classes and seminars (classroom or online) to update skills.
• Support emergency response, after-hours work, weekends, holidays, or extended hours as operational needs require.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• Refrigerant Gauges
• Ladders and Lifts
• Multimeter
• Computerized maintenance management system (FAMIS360)
• This position requires a 40-hour work week schedule; also, may require over time as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct supervisory authority. However, the Lead Commercial HVAC Preventive Maintenance Technician provides day-to-day field guidance, technical direction, PM coordination, and work quality support for HVAC technicians and related employees.

Experience/ Education

• Required Qualifications
• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 4 years’ HVAC maintenance experience
• Available for on-call and rotating schedule.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must pass background check requirements.
• EPA universal refrigerant certification.
• Effective in installing and troubleshooting heating, air conditioning and refrigeration units.
• Adept at balancing air and ware treatment systems in accordance to HVAC protocols.
• Core understanding of determining causes of malfunctions and correcting them properly
• Strong background in reading and interpreting instructions and safety procedures associated with HVAC processes
• Highly experienced in handling electronic and mechanical systems effectively
• Well versed in installing and repairing pumps, motors, fan coils and piping
• Knowledge and ability to perform preventative and general maintenance tasks on HVAC systems
• Solid knowledge of using hand and power tools
• Must have the physical skills and endurance to move about campus and the buildings in order to fulfill daily maintenance tasks and activities.
• Must be familiar with, and follow, safety requirements and precautions.
• Must be able to present professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Good communications skills with a good command of the English language
• Willing to respond to emergency requests outside of normal work hours.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or extended hours as needed.
• Must have own transportation to be able to go to all GCU owned and/or leased buildings (Tempe, Scottsdale, etc.).
• Must be willing to operate work ticketing system and update to be able to inform status of work.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing:6-7 hours a day
• Walking:1-2 hours a day
• Lifting: Occasionally
• Carrying: Rarely
• Pushing: Rarely
• Bending: Frequently
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Grasping: Frequently

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