HVAC Mechanic II

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Montgomery College is seeking a full-time HVAC Mechanic II for the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Work hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 6:30am–3:00pm. The role involves skilled HVAC work, installation, operation, and maintenance of building systems under supervision.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of related experience, a Maryland Journeyman HVAC license and EPA Universal 608, with strong knowledge of BAS, DDC and building systems. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DDC and HVAC systems and chiller operations.
• Ability to read blueprints, control diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows-based apps.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install and repair commercial HVAC systems and subsystems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot air distribution, balancing and insulation issues.
• Repair or replace sensors, transmitters and transducers for control systems.
• Install and retrofit DDC hardware and BAS interfaces.
• Monitor and inspect construction projects for code compliance.
• Maintain records of work performed and equipment logs.

Skills

HVAC systems

Blueprint reading

DDC controls

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

DDC software

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College is seeking to fill a full-time HVAC Mechanic II position. The position is located at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Work hours are Tuesday‑Saturday, 6:30am‑3:00pm.

Under supervision and/or direction, incumbents in this job class perform skilled HVAC work including installation, operation, modification, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and retrofitting. The positions are both grade 23, bargaining, non‑exempt. For non‑exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College.

Contacts and interaction vary and may involve multiple constituencies such as direct interaction with the faculty, colleagues, managers, directors, students, vendors, assigned staff, contractors and consultants for the purpose of providing and receiving instructions and information.

Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Duties

• Maintain, install and repair commercial heating and air‑conditioning systems, controls and related subsystems and components.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot air distribution, air balancing, stratification, building insulation and vapor deficiencies.
• Repair or replace failed sensors, transmitters and transducers for control systems.
• Repair, retrofit or install new direct digital control systems’(DDC) hardware.
• Adjust boilers, chillers, air handling units, motor controls and refrigerant systems’ operating parameters from their own interface panels or the building automation systems (BAS).
• Install, maintain and retrofit new electro‑mechanical relay logic control circuits, pneumatic logic controls, damper or valve actuators and/or variable frequency drives.
• Perform program maintenance work and routine checkups to ensure the DDC system continues to operate as commissioned including backups and database server maintenance.
• Monitor and inspect construction projects and contract work to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and with national, state and local code requirements.
• Maintains records of work performed and parts and materials used.
• Maintain records of equipment operation logs to include temperature, pressures, volts, amps, combustion efficiency reports, safety inspections and equipment refrigerant records.
• Maintain records of equipment failures and repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required. Five years of experience in heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the design, maintenance, repair and use of DDC and HVAC systems, chiller operations and related software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of operations and maintenance of buildings and building systems to include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and energy systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, procedures and techniques of the HVAC trade.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and ability to proficiently and safely use tools and equipment pertinent to the trade.
• Working knowledge of building and fire codes related to work performed in the HVAC trade.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, control diagrams, HVAC equipment and electrical schematic control wiring diagrams.
• Ability to understand material and supply requirements.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written, verbal and visual instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to instruct and train lower-level employees.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), the Internet and Windows‑based applications.

Licenses and Certifications

Maryland Journeyman level HVAC license. EPA Universal 608 certification. Valid driver’s license is required.

Application Process

• Position is open until filled
• Hiring Range: $26.84 - $34.89 per hour. Initial placement is basedon candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum of therange is $42.93.
• For consideration, you must attach a resume which provides themonth, and year (s) worked at each employer and detailed experience to reflect the duties and responsibilities performed at each employer
• If any position listed on your resume was part-time, please indicate so by providing the number of hours worked each week.

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

Hiring Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail]. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled