Chiller Specialist

Company: Georgia Tech
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

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LocationAtlanta, Georgia
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About Us


OverviewGeorgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our . These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.About Georgia TechGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 1. Students are our top priority. 2. We strive for excellence. 3. We thrive on diversity. 4. We celebrate collaboration. 5. We champion innovation. 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 8. We act ethically. 9. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary


Carries out all master level chiller operational maintenance and troubleshooting functions to include: HVAC systems, chilled water systems, split refrigeration,/Dx, VAV, FCU, PIU, fume hoods, exhaust fans, gas heaters, chillers, cooling towers, controls, air compressors, Freon, chemical treatments, ice machines and filters. Prioritizes workload, sets deadlines, and schedules work assignments for HVAC staff. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Facilities management and staff. This position will advise and counsel: Facilities management and staff. This position will supervise: Facilities HVAC staff.
Responsibilities


Job Duty 1 -
Lead, plan and supervise activities of lower level HVAC staff.

Job Duty 2 -
Complete all operational, maintenance, and troubleshooting functions of chillers and refrigeration systems (to include, but not limited to chillers, cooling towers, pumps, valves, controls, etc.) and associated support equipment.

Job Duty 3 -
Test and troubleshoot components of pneumatic and electronic control systems and natural gas and/or propane burner and supply system.

Job Duty 4 -
Maintain records, assignments and other administrative documentation.

Job Duty 5 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications


Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Other Required Qualifications
Ability to work outside of typical business hours, as needed

Required Experience
Eight to ten years of job related experience
Preferred Qualifications


Additional Preferred Qualifications
Advanced State of Georgia HVAC License and/or advanced boiler operator or inspector license; formal verifiable training programs (ie-Union License) in a related field
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities


SKILLS
Master-level knowledge and skills required to operate; clean, inspect, adjust, maintain, repair, replace, calibrate, test and troubleshoot chiller/refrigeration systems and associated piping systems. These skills should be Intermediate-level for all HVAC equipment with associated support systems. Supervisory/leadership skills.
USG Core Values


The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 .Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Equal Employment Opportunity


The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual - University System of Georgia (usg.edu).
Other Information


Job Grade: C9Salary Range: $27.32/hr to $37.15/hrDue to the responsibilities of this position, this role requires an onsite presence on Georgia Tech's Atlanta campus (100%).Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite)
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