HVAC Mechanic A

Bergen Community College; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

NJ State Pension

Vacation and leave

Job summary

Bergen Community College seeks an experienced HVAC Mechanic to lead the daily operation of its HVAC/R shop and ensure the continuous comfort of heating and cooling systems serving classrooms, labs, and offices. The role requires strong troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and the ability to coordinate with Supervisors and staff.

Ideal candidates have six years of experience with commercial/industrial HVAC/R, EPA Universal certification, NJ Blue Seal refrigeration, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent; Vocational or apprenticeship preferred.
• Six years of experience maintaining and repairing sophisticated HVAC/R systems including controls and equipment.
• EPA Certified Universal Technician under Section 608 for CFCs/HCFCs/HFCs.
• NJ Blue Seal Refrigeration; other licenses/certifications a plus.
• Driver's license required; Certified Pool Operator within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operation of the HVAC/R shop and monitor system performance.
• Respond to HVAC complaints and troubleshoot to inform Supervisors/Managers.
• Perform preventive maintenance to optimize energy efficiency and system reliability.
• Install electrical piping, controls, and duct work for new or upgraded equipment.
• Maintain logs, reports, and CMMS entries documenting work, parts, and conditions.

Skills

HVAC/R systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Journeyman HVAC/R or Associate degree

Tools

CMMS

BAS/BMS

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor or other Manager, the HVAC Mechanic “A” will lead the daily operation of the HVAC/R shop at the College. This position will be responsible for the ongoing temperature control and comfort of the heating and cooling systems at the College to support academic, lab, administrative, and specialized HVAC/R systems.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs complex HVAC/R systems including water and oil pumps, water analysis and chemical treatment systems, air compressors, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical controls, refrigeration, heating, cooling and ventilating equipment, filters, condensers, cooling towers, evaporators, and heat exchangers.
• Responds to HVAC system complaints, performs troubleshooting of systems and provides feedback to Supervisors and Managers on progress.
• Plans and performs preventative maintenance tasks for College HVAC/R systems to optimize system performance and energy efficiency.
• Installs electric power, piping, controls and duct work to replace, maintain or to install new equipment.
• Maintains logs, checklists, and prepares written reports to Supervisor, as appropriate.
• Enters information into the College’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document all work, parts used, system conditions, hours worked, and leverages system data.
• Ensures compliance with all safety standards, buildings codes, and environmental regulations.
• Leverages Building Automation and Building Management Systems (BAS/BMS) to prioritize, document, and improve system performance and facility comfort.
• Monitor and oversee College and contractor staff, as needed.
• Attends training sessions and meetings to stay current on all trade, College, and regulatory requirements
• Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of department spaces.
• Prepares list of materials required to maintain inventory and complete projects.
• Must respond to emergencies and maintenance tasks, as required, which may include working off-hours or holidays.
• Reports to the College during closures and assists with snow and ice clearing operations, as needed.
• Performs any other duties or task as may be assigned.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Vocational School education or an appropriate apprenticeship preferred. Completion of a Journeyman level training program in HVAC/R or associate’s degree in HVAC/R

Experience:

• Minimum of Six years’ experience maintaining and repairing sophisticated commercial and industrial air conditioning systems including electric/pneumatic controls, fume hoods, high capacity centrifugal refrigeration equipment and roof top units.
• Must be EPA Certified Universal Technician in accordance with Section 608 to handle CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs
• Must have NJ Blue Seal Refrigeration
• Additional state or local licenses and certifications is a plus
• Experience working in an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful team setting.
• Embodies a “culture of safety” in all tasks and recommends safety improvements.

Other:Must have a valid Driver’s License. Must have or obtain a Certified Pool Operator certificate within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of facility operations, maintenance, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of power and hand tools, chemical handing procedures, and associated safety protocols.
• Knowledge of computerized building automation systems and building managements systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google business suite experience preferred.
• Provides excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, time management, and communication skills.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred.
• Interprets and understands blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• Reviews projects and capital improvement scopes of work to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Brazing, soldering, and industry standard pipe joining techniques.

Physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling on uneven surfaces
• Physically able to operate powered equipment and tools
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Able to work in unconditioned, noisy, dimly light, confined, and odorous spaces, including the ability to work in variable and sometimes extreme weather conditions such as rain, snow, storms, heat, cold, and other weather indigenous to the area
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to climb a ladder and work at heights for extended periods of time

Salary and Benefits

• Annual Salary is $65,000-$80,000
• NJ Educator's Health Plan with Free Dental and Vision. NJ State Pension Plan.
• 13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 3 Partial Sick Days, all designated holidays and 5 non-designated holidays a year.

Bergen Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.