HVAC Mechanic II

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 3,697,000 - 4,806,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Montgomery College is seeking a full-time HVAC Mechanic II at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The role requires operating and maintaining HVAC systems, with a 6:30am-3:00pm Tue-Sat schedule, and involves diagnosing complex building systems.

Qualified candidates have a High School diploma or GED, 5 years of HVAC experience, and Maryland Journeyman license with EPA 608 certification. CDL/driver's license is required; benefits include comprehensive plans and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Five years of experience in heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
• Equivalent education/training/experience may be considered.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DDC and HVAC systems and chiller operations.
• Knowledge of building systems, codes and safety procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints and control diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based apps.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install and repair commercial HVAC systems and controls.
• Diagnose air distribution, balancing and insulation deficiencies.
• Repair sensors, transmitters and control system components.
• Install or retrofit direct digital control systems (DDC).
• Adjust boilers, chillers and air handling units for optimum operation.
• Monitor project compliance with codes and contract terms.
• Maintain equipment operation logs and records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Communication

Team instruction

Office software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

DDC software

Chiller operations

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 for the position are as follows: 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 positions. 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.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range: $26.84 - $34.89 per hour. Initial placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum of the range is $42.93. Position is open until filled.

Benefits

• 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.

Accommodation and Equal Opportunity

We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation. 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].

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.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering inclusivity and belonging among our student body, faculty, and staff.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Montgomery College will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353.

Closing Date Open Until Filled

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