Facility Technician Apprentice – HVAC & Building Systems

Oakland Community College; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Community College offers a Facility Technician apprenticeship to develop the skills needed for the repair and upkeep of the college's physical plant and facilities across mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.

You will learn to operate and maintain air handlers, boilers, chillers, and building automation systems while assisting in renovations and routine preventive maintenance in a multi-cultural environment. Safety standards and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Repair diverse HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting and mechanical systems.
• Commitment to safety standards and ability to follow directions.
• Complete HVAC courses or hold a Boiler License as pre-qualification.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains HVAC equipment including air handlers and unit ventilators.
• Maintains chillers, cooling towers, and refrigeration equipment.
• Operates boilers and related water pumping systems.
• Tests water properties and treats cooling towers with chemicals.
• Repairs plumbing, lighting, electrical and door hardware.
• Ensures compliance with fire regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Uses building automation/DDC system to operate equipment efficiently.
• Assists in construction and renovation of buildings.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Welds or brazes when required.

Skills

Repair diverse systems

Safety awareness

Follow directions

Education

HVAC classes completion (3 courses)

High Pressure Boiler License

Tools

DDC system

Job description

Oakland Community College offers a Facility Technician apprenticeship to develop the skills needed for the repair and upkeep of the college's physical plant and facilities across mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.

You will learn to operate and maintain air handlers, boilers, chillers, and building automation systems while assisting in renovations and routine preventive maintenance in a multi-cultural environment. Safety standards and teamwork are emphasized.