Facilities/Equipment Maintenance Technician

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking a skilled Building Systems Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems across campus facilities. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, working from ladders or lifts, and adherence to safety standards.

A valid driver’s license is needed, and EPA refrigerant certification may be required for certain positions. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of chillers, boilers, air handling, and ducting, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; apprenticeship or tech training preferred.
• Experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related trades.
• Ability to read prints, schematics, and diagrams used in repairing equipment.
• Proven ability to use precision measurement tools and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Operate test equipment, meters, gauges, and diagnostic tools.
• Install, operate, maintain, and repair building environment control equipment and systems.
• Inspect and repair lighting, pumps, compressors, and related components.
• Record readings and maintenance data; follow safety procedures on site.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading gauges/diagrams

Education

High school diploma/GED

4-year apprenticeship/technical training

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Test meters

Safety equipment

Job description

Duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following: perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on various types of HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems. Use various types of test equipment, volt meters, pressure gauges, light meters, etc. is required. Maintain interior and exterior lighting systems. Perform drywall and masonry repairs. Operate various materials handling equipment. Work from ladders, scaffolding and lifts while making repairs to installed equipment. Requires frequent lifting and moving of materials up to 50 pounds. Must have a valid driver’s license. Commercial driver’s license (Class A) is desirable. As a condition of employment an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

• Installs, operates, maintains and repairs building environmental control equipment such as centrifugal and reciprocating chillers and associated control equipment, steam and hot water boilers and associated equipment, and air handling and ducting systems.
• Installs, operates, maintains and repairs high and low voltage electrical distribution equipment such as high voltage switch gear, power distribution transformers, motor control centers and power distribution panels, gas and diesel powered emergency generators.
• Installs, operates, maintains and repairs building plumbing and piping systems such as steam, hot water, heating, cooling, gas, freon, pneumatic, fresh water, waste water and sewage piping; rest room equipment; kitchen and ice making equipment.
• Installs, operates, maintains and repairs interior and exterior lighting systems, electrical circuits and portable equipment.
• Operates, maintains, installs, and overhauls pumps for fluid systems.
• Uses dial indicators to align pumps, motors and compressors.
• Performs chemical analysis of water in chilled water, cooling tower water, hot water and steam closed loop systems according to prescribed instructions; adds needed chemical agents to the water as indicated by test results.
• Performs preventive maintenance on heating and cooling equipment such as tightening fan belts, changing filters, and providing lubrication.
• Effects routine repairs to equipment by replacing motors, belts, seals, bearing blades, fuses, contractors and packing.
• Records data such as temperature, hours of operation and fuel consumed; requests supply of fuel in advance of running out, may use computer information for data.
• Practices safety techniques and procedures on the job and in the shop to prevent fires and provide safety for self and others in the area; applies knowledge of the trade, knowledge of safety standards, signs, barricades and safety equipment (glasses, shoes, belts and masks).
• Uses and interprets non-destructive predictive maintenance equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment.
• Knowledge of plumbing, carpenter, electrician, drywall and finishing trades.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and various digital and analog test or diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of the operational characteristics of building equipment and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of various types of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems.
• Ability to paint and do drywall.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read prints, schematic circuits and diagrams used in repairing equipment.
• Ability to use power and plumbing tools in the repair of building fixtures and facilities.
• Ability to install, perform preventive maintenance and repair air conditioners, air compressors, generators, pumps and oilers used in heating and cooling of buildings and washers, dryers and refrigerators.
• Ability to read and interpret the information from gauges and meters to monitor heating and cooling systems proper operation and to keep simple records of the readings and daily maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures when maintaining building electrical and mechanical equipment.

Training:

Graduation from a standard four-year high school or GED or four year apprenticeship program or two year post secondary technical school.

Substitution:

Experience in air-conditioning, heating or refrigeration may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

Experience:

Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in heating, cooling, ventilation or the mechanical or building trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plasterer, painter, welder, machinist, mechanic or masonry work.

Special Requirement:

Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.