HVAC -Technician

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 a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

GCU Facilities manages and services all university-owned property. By the development and maintenance of the GCU campus and surrounding areas, the GCU Facilities team aims to support and ensure the accomplishment of the university’s mission. By working creatively and collaboratively, the Facilities team fulfills the needs of the university by successfully managing resources while delivering excellent customer service.

Grand Canyon University is currently seeking a fulltime HVAC- Technician. The HVAC Tech is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning systems at the University.

What you will do:

• Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

• Inspects and measures building to determine airflow requirements.

• Plans and draws layout and dimensions of duct work.

• Obtains price quotations on materials and purchases materials such as sheet metal, compressors, and fans, from suppliers and tests equipment to verify that equipment is functioning.

• Schedules heating/air conditioning installation assignments.

• Examines installed heating/air conditioning systems to verify that system is functioning.

• Attends classes and seminars (classroom or online) on HVAC components and system design to update skills.

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

• Maintains time and production records.

• Perform routine maintenance on residential and commercial systems.

• Repairing/replacing system components, as needed.

• On-call, 24/7 for HVAC duties.

• Part of a rotating list of on-call personnel.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• 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 transport to all buildings if company transportation not available.

• Must have own tools.

• Must be willing to operate work ticketing system and update to be able to inform status of work.

• This position requires a 40-hour work week schedule; also, may request over time as needed.

What you need:

• High School diploma or GED.

• Minimum 2 years' HVAC maintenance experience.

• Available for on-call and rotating schedule.

• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• HVAC technical certification preferred.

Why work at GCU?

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms at all our office locations