HVAC & Facility Systems Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 64,429 - 66,359; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Oregon PERS contribution

Tuition waiver for you and dependents

Free access to campus facilities

Paid Leave

Job summary

Portland Community College is seeking a skilled Facilities Operations Maintenance Specialist III at Cascade Campus to perform maintenance, repair, and minor construction, train less skilled staff, and assist planning and project management.

The role covers carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical tasks; requires HVAC expertise, relevant certifications, and a valid Oregon driver’s license. PCC offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive campus community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of facilities maintenance, construction, or repair experience in a commercial or industrial setting (two years of education or training, or an Associate’s Degree, in the facilities maintenance trades may substitute for two years of work experience).
• Two years of experience in HVAC.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for operation of a motor vehicle in Oregon and possess an acceptable driving record. Forklift driver certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains chillers, cooling towers, boilers and fuel supply components.
• Performs daily inspection of mechanical rooms at assigned campus.
• Inspects and calibrates temperature control devices and mechanisms in classrooms, offices and shops; responds to requests for adjustment with heating, cooling, and ventilation.
• Shut down, start up, and preventative maintenance of chillers, cooling towers, and boilers; maintains daily log and follows minimum standards.
• Maintains written log of all preventive maintenance performed on equipment.
• Monitors and adjusts the computerized Energy Management System (EMS) to ensure proper environmental control for assigned campuses/centers and runs daily check of all areas.

Skills

HVAC systems

Facilities maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in facilities maintenance trades

HVAC training/certification

Tools

EMS (Energy Management System)

Direct Digital Control

Job description

Portland Community College is seeking a skilled Facilities Operations Maintenance Specialist III at Cascade Campus to perform maintenance, repair, and minor construction, train less skilled staff, and assist planning and project management.

The role covers carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical tasks; requires HVAC expertise, relevant certifications, and a valid Oregon driver’s license. PCC offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive campus community.