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HVAC Mechanic IV
Job no: 540270
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:63571300 - FS-OPER FACILITIES-MNT MCH
Classification Title:
HVAC Mechanic IV
Classification Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of four (4) years (or equivalent) of an HVAC apprenticeship program, or four (4) years of appropriate experience in HVAC related work: appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for required experience.
Job Description:
Install, operate, repair, and preventively maintain pneumatic/electric digital air conditioning (A/C) and refrigeration equipment. Service and refurbish all types of A/C and refrigeration equipment, including controls systems that are connected directly to, and operate, field devices. Troubleshoot field-connected devices (including unitary controllers, variable air volume (VAV) controllers, electronic and pneumatic thermostats, and control programs related to field devices operating HVAC equipment (such as variable frequency drives (VFD) with network computers; and shutdown/restart equipment controlled by these devices. Repair or replace valves, piping, thermostats, dampers, grills, turning vanes, motors, belts, and controls. Troubleshoot equipment following the proper control sequence of operation. Overhaul compressors, condensers, and other equipment. Recharge and recover refrigerants in refrigeration systems. Balance HVAC systems. Perform and oversee HVAC construction projects and departmental jobs utilizing blueprints and schematics.
Mentor and train lower-level technicians. Begin and complete NCCER Core Curriculum (if not already completed).
Enter maintenance data via the work order system for work requests (WR) and time. Maintain EPA Refrigerant Recovery Journal. Provide support services to other trades (e.g., properly route or phase WR) as may be required for the timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment.
Perform lead mechanic duties and lead all levels of HVAC mechanics on projects.
Initiate purchases of materials and parts used for repairs Clean and maintain shop, work areas, and personal equipment.
Valid Florida driver license
EPA Refrigerant Recovery Universal Certification
Criminal background check and post-offer health assessment required
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Shift Options - Total hours per week: 40
Fri-Sat -- 6AM - 8PM and Sun -- 6AM - 7:30PM
Monday - Thursday 3pm-130AM
-Emergency work (as needed)
-Swing shift/on-call/standby (as required)
-Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy
Expected Salary:
$23.00 - 25.70 extra compensation given for nights and weekend shifts.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of four (4) years (or equivalent) of an HVAC apprenticeship program, or four (4) years of appropriate experience in HVAC related work: appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for required experience.
Facilities Services Fasth Path Program

• Pass NCCER HVAC Knowledge Verification and NCCER HVAC Performance Verification within 6 months
• Pass trade specific Critical Task Assessment within 6 months.
• Complete NCCER Core within 6 months
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Refrigerant Recovery certification (prior to hire)
• Valid Florida Class E non-commercial driver license

Preferred:
EDUCATION & TRAINING
-Valid Florida driver license
EXPERIENCE
6 Years field experience
KNOWLEDGE
-Knowledge of the most modern and improved materials and techniques (to insure the most professional and cost-effective HVAC as possible)
-Demonstrable working knowledge of blueprints and schematic drawings
-Knowledge of/familiarity with control systems
SKILLS
-Skilled in troubleshooting pneumatic and electric/digital devices related to refrigeration and A/C equipment
-Skilled in using normal and up-to-date equipment and materials
-Skilled in soldering refrigerant and water piping/tubing
-Skilled in recovering refrigerant
ABILITIES
-Ability to follow established safety practices and procedures
-Demonstrable ability to recognize the proper materials/equipment needed for a specific job and make necessary changes
-Demonstrable ability to read a service request
-Ability to read work requests
-Ability to troubleshoot equipment following the proper control sequence of operation
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Position has been reposted, previous applicants are still under consideration.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Advertised: 20 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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