HVAC Building Maintenance Technician

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is seeking an HVAC Building Maintenance Technician to work on-site in Fort Smith, AR. You will support the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for students and staff.

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with building rounds, repairs, and after-hours coverage as part of a rotation. EPA certification and trade training are required.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of HVAC experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in all phases of building maintenance.
• Trade school training.
• EPA Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance on building equipment to ensure HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems are in constant working order.
• Diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of these systems.
• Electrical and mechanical repairs such as installing switches and replacing outlets.
• Repair of light fixtures and replacement of faulty bulbs.
• Operate and perform minor repairs of Fire Alarm system.
• Perform building rounds and log status of equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve issues promptly.
• Observe safety procedures and rules.
• Repair leaks in drains and faucets.
• Minor repair and painting of walls as required.
• Material handling at receiving docks and deliveries within building.
• Door hardware maintenance and repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems.
• Move furniture as needed.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Inspect and repair motors, pumps, valves, and boiler systems.
• Attend after-hours on-call rotation as needed.
• Participate in company-provided training opportunities.
• Clean mechanical rooms and equipment.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical work

Plumbing

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school training

EPA Certification

Tools

Ladders & lifts

Job description

LOCATION

This position is fully on-site and requires a regular presence in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

Job Summary

The HVAC Building Maintenance Technician will work with the Maintenance Supervisor to provide support for the building and equipment to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for students and staff.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance on building equipment to ensure HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems are in constant working order.
• Diagnose and repair of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of these systems.
• Electrical and mechanical repairs such as installing switches and replacing outlets.
• Repair of light fixtures and replacement of faulty bulbs.
• Operation and minor repair of Fire Alarm system.
• Perform building rounds to check and log status of equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations in order to resolve issues on an immediate basis.
• Provide ice/snow removal or de-icing at entrance ways during inclement weather to provide safe access.
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules.
• Repair of leaks in drains and faucets.
• Minor repair and painting of walls as required.
• Material handling at receiving docks and delivery in building.
• Door hardware maintenance and repair.
• Troubleshooting and repair of irrigation systems.
• Furniture and chair moving as needed.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Inspection, repair and replacement duties pertaining to motors, pumps, valves, and boiler systems.
• Available for emergency needs after hours.
• Participation in the company provided training opportunities.
• Cleaning of mechanical rooms and equipment.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation, which includes availability for coverage during designated weekday evenings and scheduled weekends throughout the year
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or their designee.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of HVAC experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in all phases of building maintenance.
• Trade school training.
• EPA Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC Contractor’s License.
• Ten (10) years of HVAC experience in a commercial/educational environment.
• Ten (10) years of experience in all phases of building maintenance.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• OHSA knowledge in the field of experience.
• BAS system experience.
• Experience in leadership and supervision.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Highly organized.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office.
• Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.
• Technical mechanical proficiency related to proper operation and general maintenance of equipment.
• Strong trouble‑shooting and problem‑solving skills involving plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.
• Experience in the safe operation of tools and heavy equipment, e.g., boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.
• Professional work ethic with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safety equipment in the maintenance field.

Communication and Comprehension

ACHE is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
• Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
• Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Expertise in negotiation.

Physical And Sensory Abilities

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• Required to use various types of equipment/supplies to accomplish job duties, including ladders, lifts, power tools, etc.
• Ability to push, pull, carry, or maneuver heavier items (with additional manpower or appropriate devices); carry ladders, work from heights, work in small crawl spaces, etc.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
• May require significant travel or work away from campus.
• Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
• Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
• Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
• Occasionally required to lift items up to 60 lbs.
• Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.