Air Conditioning Mechanic I

palmbeachstate; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is looking for an Air Conditioning Mechanic I to maintain and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment across campus. You will monitor the Energy Management System to ensure comfort and energy efficiency and may work some weekends or during closings.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or G.E.D. and four years of related experience. EPA Universal Refrigeration certificate is required. Strong problem solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC or refrigeration equipment.
• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration service and installation techniques.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration certificate

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt and courteous service to service requests; answers, screens, researches, informs, advises, records, processes and follows up on all customer requests.
• Provides progress updates of work being performed.
• Analyzes mechanical equipment database for life expectancy planning.
• Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots refrigeration, air conditioning/heating and ventilation systems and related equipment.
• Monitors the chilled water treatment and energy management systems.
• Ensures proper and efficient operation of all related equipment.
• Coordinates operation and maintenance of automated energy management controls.
• Develops energy utilization programs, collects and analyzes data to establish long range goals.
• Provides technical assistance to department or campus or other functions.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structure, and pipe and electric system for department campus, or college.
• Changes filter in air handlers; perform plumbing and electrical repairs on heating and air conditioning or other mechanical system, as required.
• Performs regularly scheduled maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Monitors current inventory of supplies and equipment, notifies appropriate parties if inventory runs low.
• Prepares required reports for various internal and external requests.
• Follows established safety practices.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC service techniques

Refrigeration service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Under general supervision, responsible for maintaining and repairing the HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Monitors and maintains the Energy Management System to maintain the comfort level of the buildings. This role may work some weekends, during college closings, and is required to report in times of equipment failure or outage.

What a day of an Air Conditioning Mechanic I looks like :

• Provides prompt and courteous service to service requests; Answer, screen, research, inform, advise, record, process and follow-up all customer requests efficiently and expeditiously as received by telephone and work orders
• Provides progress updates of work being performed
• Analyzes mechanical equipment database for life expectancy planning.
• Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots the refrigeration, air conditioning/heating and ventilation systems and related equipment.
• Services and maintains refrigeration equipment, heating, and air conditioning systems by determining malfunction and replacing or repairing defective parts or elements.
• Monitors the chilled water treatment and energy management systems.
• Ensures the proper and efficient operation of all related equipment.
• Coordinates operation and maintenance of automated energy management controls.
• Develops energy utilization program, collects and analyzes data to establish long range goals.
• Provides technical assistance to department or campus or other functions.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structure, and pipe and electric system for department campus, or college.
• Changes filter in air handlers; perform plumbing and electrical repairs on heating and air conditioning or other mechanical system, as required.
• Performs regularly scheduled maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Monitors current inventory of supplies and equipment, notifies appropriate parties if inventory runs low.
• Prepares required reports for various internal and external requests.
• Responsible for compliance with appropriate State, Federal, and local safety regulations to include but not limited to OSHA, EPA, and NFPA to ensure a safe learning and working environment.
• Follows established safety practices.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Four years of experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC or refrigeration equipment

Knowledge of:

• HVAC and refrigeration service and installation techniques
• Methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of heating and air conditioning equipment
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications

Skilled in:

• Analyzing relevant information to solve problems
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability to:

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Regular physical attendance required
• EPA Universal Refrigeration certificate

Preferred , but not a m ust :

Education and Experience:

• Six years of related work experience
• Commercial industrial air conditioning systems experience

Ability to:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, capacity to prioritize, process, and execute multiple projects at a high-level of accuracy and attention to detail

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency:

• Lift or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds - Daily
• Lift or carry objects weighing 10 to 25 pounds - Daily
• Lift or carry objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds - Daily
• Lift or carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds - Daily
• Climb ladders and stairs - Daily
• Reach and grasp objects - Hourly
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Hourly
• Use of video display terminal - Hourly
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills - Daily
• Communicate information verbally - Hourly
• Communicate information in writing - Hourly
• Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color - Weekly
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication - Hourly
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy - Hourly
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury - Hourly

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