Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
Facilities and Business Operations:
Facilities and Business Operations is committed to providing service to faculty, staff, students and the community by creating, maintaining, and protecting the educational environment of the university. We support the goals of UCF by being a leader in providing world-class expertise and service.
The Opportunity:
UCF is seeking to hire three (3) Chiller Technician II positions. Positions # P-56122. P-56123, and P-56124. The Chiller Technician II position is responsible for the operation & maintenance of the University’s multiple Central Energy Plants. This position provides advanced technical support to Chiller Technician I and proficient troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining related plant equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform all preventive maintenance and daily operations of all four Main Campus Central Energy Plants to ensure the chilled water district heat load is met at all times.
- Support all major repairs and maintenance inspections; Monitor and respond to any system failures and alarms for district energy plants; Perform independent advanced analysis on chilled water systems and associated sub-systems in DEP plants.
- Install, repair, replace, re-calibrate and troubleshoot system controllers, terminal devices, electronic devices, actuators and ancillary components to maintain continuously commissioned chilled water systems.
- Collaborate with leadership in the developing and implementation of CHW system changes that provide improved and documented operational performance. Assist with the development of proposals and provides enhancement recommendations for actions on CHW modernization projects.
- Perform analysis of advanced system tests and historic trend data performance models to develop solutions and Facilities Performance Indicators (FPI’s).
- Utilize technical data and experience to assist decision making in CHW areas and other University departments relative to projects.
- Identify technical system issues and implement solutions accordingly.
- Collaborate with Automation contractors on interface changes to existing systems and effects on them. Assist with developing, designing, and analyzing technical solutions through an appropriate blending of knowledge and business solutions.
- Perform CHW work orders and service requests pertaining to complex inquiries and quality related matters; Perform proactive work orders to maintain the proper functionality of campus DEP plants. Repair CHW discrepancies and perform life safety and urgent work orders in an expedient manner, while adhering to and helping develop UCF’s CWP Specifications.
- Provide guidance and support to Utility Specialists I.
For additional information, please visit https://fs.ucf.edu/
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient knowledge of CHW service & troubleshooting and perform these actions autonomously. Display a proficient understanding of HVAC and CHW theory and control concepts. This includes sequence of operations review, design, operation, and testing.
- Proficient communication skills in English in order to but not limited to: work effectively with team members and customers, operate and demonstrate the functions of the electronic equipment to staff members, comprehend and describe standard safety procedures to staff members and utilize telecommunication devices.
- Proficient with Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS). Demonstrates knowledge of calibrations, maintenance and repair of existing equipment and of new specialized CHW equipment.
- Experience in troubleshooting must include, electrical and power transmission basics, operations, set up, and maintenance of CHW, Energy savings techniques, Chiller drive parameters, as well as speed, torque and horsepower relationships related to variable frequency drives.
- Knowledge of measuring instruments such as electrical multi meters, AMP meters, calipers, dial indicators, laser alignment tools, vibration analysis tools and IR sensors.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Two (2) positions will be located at UCF’s Main Campus and one (1) will be located at UCF’s Downtown Campus.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- Flexible work environment
- And more…For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21)
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
Facilities and Safety F&S – Utilities and Energy Services
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Type of Appointment
Varies
Expected Salary
$20.29 to $29.42
Job Posting End Date
05-13-2023-12-00-AM
Veteran’s Preference:
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.