HVAC Technician na Colby

Job Description

Department:

Mechanical and Electrical Services

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Employee Type:

Job Summary:

The HVAC Technician will be responsible for maintenance and repair of all mechanical systems and temperature control work at the College. This is a full-time permanent position with benefits. Must work in a positive, cooperative manner with other departmental personnel and the Colby community. The HVAC Technician reports to the Supervisor of Mechanical and Electrical Services.

Essential Functions

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion. Colby College actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned.

Follow all safety rules and procedures.

• Safely operates tools and equipment necessary to perform job duties.

• Works in a positive, cooperative manner with other departmental personnel. The ability to work with members of the diverse Colby community as necessary.

• Responds to emergency calls as necessary. Must be able to independently assess situations and form a plan for remedy.

• Independently responds to work orders and requests.

• Demonstrates communication and leadership skills.

• Performs work in a prompt, neat, and careful manner that displays common sense, planning, and thoughtfulness.

• Coordinates work with other shops.

• Notifies and/or obtains advice from the Supervisor of Mechanical and Electrical Supervisor or calls for assistance as may be appropriate in any situation.

• Inspect, maintain, and service cooling towers, condensers, compressors, chillers, heat pumps, motors, air handlers, fume hoods, fans, control systems, and other heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

• Maintain customer comfort levels in all campus buildings.

• Maintain proper chemical balance on all closed water systems.

• Maintain pool water chemical balance, temperatures, and associated equipment

• Maintain Energy Management System including, repairs, scheduling, and troubleshooting.  Schedule equipment, start/stop equipment, and perform other EMS responsibilities as assigned.

• Maintain all PM records and CMMS records/updates.

• Maintain refrigerant logs and disposal records.

• Identification and tagging of all new equipment installed.

• Support other trades as required and assist with heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical and other similar problems.

• Make recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements and problems.

• Maintain the tools, equipment, and mechanical areas in a clean, neat, orderly condition.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Valid Maine Driver’s License required. Must have at least one of the following applicable licenses: Universal Refrigerant License, Maine State Limited Electrical License or better, Maine State Oil Burners License.

• Mechanical knowledge and ability in the operation, maintenance, adjustment and service of the mechanical equipment and systems generally used in institutional buildings.

• Knowledge and ability in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.

• HVAC control systems experience, pneumatic and DDC.

• Experience with water to air, and water to water heat pumps required.

• Ability to read and understand plans specifications, and other technical documentation and ability to quickly learn new systems.

• Computer skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications or Skills:

• Additional post-secondary education is desired, such as associate degree, related college courses, seminars, certificates, or other documented training.

• Geothermal heat pump experience is a plus.

Physical/Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate confidentiality with regard to employee data, documents, issues, etc., and respect privacy needs of employees and past employees with regard to the same.

• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required.

• There may be occurrences of employees, past employees, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations.

• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the office space as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities. 

• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged personal computer use which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor.

• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds to perform essential position functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focus quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasks as well.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the Colby College website.  Please upload a cover letter and resume to your application.

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