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Environmental Systems Mechanic II

Ames, IA, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-29

Core

Skilled installation, repair, replacement, troubleshooting, and maintenance of environmental and HVAC systems, including refrigeration, temperature control, heating, and related support systems for a university campus.

Role type

Senior IC environmental systems mechanic (HVAC/refrigeration)

Builds

Reliable operation of environmental chambers, fume hoods, cooling towers, heating systems, and process water systems for research and campus facilities.

Domain

Higher education facilities management + HVAC/Refrigeration

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

HVAC system repair, refrigeration system repair, computerized building automation systems, pneumatic controls, brazing, blueprint interpretation, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, system commissioning, variable frequency drives, chilled water systems

Preferred skills

Journeyman's license, Type 2 refrigeration certificate, 2 years college/trade school, valid driver's license

Technologies

Computerized building environmental automation systems, variable frequency drives, energy monitoring devices, specialized diagnostic tools

Responsibilities

Install and maintain environmental systems equipment including chillers, condensers, pumps, fume hoods, autoclaves, and cooling towers; Test and evaluate system performance using specialized equipment; Operate computerized building automation systems to control heating and cooling; Perform continuous commissioning and retro commissioning to meet energy efficiency goals; Utilize energy monitoring devices to establish predictive maintenance repairs; Provide functional guidance and training to apprentices and students.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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