Environmental Control Mechanic
Muncie, IN 
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Posting Details
Position Information

Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer-and the only recognized education institution-in the State of Indiana.

Position Title Environmental Control Mechanic
Additional Information
Ball State University welcomes applications for an Environmental Control Mechanic position.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define 'inclusiveness' as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.
Position Number 102800
New Hire Rate 28.94
FLSA Non-Exempt
Hrs/Week 40
Position Function
Under supervision, perform service required in the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, swimming pools, autoclaves, stills, computerized building climate controls, and related equipment, complying with EPA, OSHA, and all appropriate regulations and codes. Also perform duties electrical in nature all in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
Minimum Education
1.High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
Minimum Experience
1.Successful completion of an apprenticeship program in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning as approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and two (2) years of experience in electrical related work; or four (4) years of verified proof of experience in HVAC and two (2) years of verified proof experience in electrical related work; or six (6) years of experience in HVAC; or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable job knowledge can be acquired as determined by Ball State University.
2.Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, University policies, procedures, and communications, and perform mathematical functions.
3.Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
4.Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty.
5.You must be 18 years or older.
Authorization to work in the US Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
1.Associate's degree in HVAC.
Preferred Experience
1. Experience with electronic controls for ventilation systems.
2. Over four (4) years HVAC experience.
3 .Over two (2) years electrical experience.
Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check., Requires successful completion of a Drivers License check
Positions Supervised
Department Office of AVP Facilities Planning & Mgt:136010
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number 765-285-1204
Special Service Statement
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Shift 1
Shift Premium 0.00
Regular Work Hours and Days
7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Monday thru Friday
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
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Duties & Responsibilities

Ranking 1
Job duty
Perform maintenance and repair work on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, and report work performed on Preventive Maintenance Forms.
Duty Requirement
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
Ranking 2
Job duty
Troubleshoot, adjust, repair and calibrate controls on all HVAC equipment.Install, inspect, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, HVAC related apparatus and control equipment.
Duty Requirement
Requires the physical ability to bend, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, confined spaces and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
Ranking 3
Job duty
Inspect, maintain, and lubricate HVAC related pumps, motors, dampers, and other related equipment; inspect and clean coils and fans; inspect belts, vibration absorbers, and other related equipment.
Duty Requirement
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
Ranking 4
Job duty
Troubleshoot, adjust, repair and calibrate controls on all HVAC equipment. Perform appropriate electrical tests and measurements and evaluate results as required for proper operation.
Duty Requirement
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
Ranking 5
Job duty
Operate and maintain reverse osmosis (RO) water equipment, water softeners, gas fired humidifiers and fountains.
Duty Requirement
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
Ranking 6
Job duty
Operate, maintain and repair water treatment equipment for pools; perform bacteriological and other tests.
Duty Requirement
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, confined spaces, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
Ranking 7
Job duty
Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and specifications pertaining to electrical, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment.
Duty Requirement
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires to efficiently operate a computer keyboard as prescribed by management. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
Ranking 8
Job duty
Acquire and maintain knowledge of various job related chemicals, environmental concerns, applicable codes, and technological improvements/advancements.
Duty Requirement
Requires the physical ability to finger, grasp, stand and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color, read small print and perceive depth. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
Ranking 9
Job duty
Inspect, maintain, repair, and install insulation on water lines, steam lines, pumps, and other HVAC related equipment. Install and connect wiring to peripheral devices, power equipment and related devices.
Duty Requirement
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for extended periods of time, and exert in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, confined spaces, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
Ranking 10
Job duty
Operate, maintain, install, and repair building automation systems related to HVAC, including computer hardware and software.
Duty Requirement
Requires the ability to efficiently operate a computer keyboard as prescribed by management. Task requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time and exert in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, and heights. Task requires the mental ability to receive, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
Ranking 11
Job duty
Construct, fabricate, install, remodel, maintain, and repair air system fabrications for HVAC systems as directed.
Duty Requirement
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, confined spaces and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
Ranking 12
Job duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Duty Requirement
May require any or all of the above mentioned abilities.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 202301998SS
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 09/09/2023
Close Date 05/12/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.


EEO/AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 years
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