HVAC & MEP Technician I: Chillers, Boilers & Electrical Repair

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Mar College seeks an HVAC/MEP Technician to install, maintain, and repair HVAC and refrigeration components to ensure safety and reliable operation. You will troubleshoot issues, communicate with contractors, and perform minor electrical and plumbing tasks.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of advanced study beyond high school, three years of related experience, and a valid Texas driver license.

Qualifications

• One year of advanced study or training past the high school diploma or equivalency.
• Three years related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver License and be insurable to drive College service vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders by troubleshooting, installing, repairing and maintaining heating, ventilating, and cooling equipment using necessary hand tools and testing equipment; inspect and operate air conditioning units and machinery to determine that all are functioning properly; and read thermometers and gauges and record readings.
• Test efficiency of systems with instruments and make necessary adjustments to thermostatic controls and blowers to maintain adequate pressure; monitor and maintain heating and cooling plants; inspect gauges and pumps; lubricate and clean compressors, motors and moving parts; and replace filters and additives.
• Maintains and repairs various electrical machinery, pumps and electronic/automated controls
• Test large systems before placing in operation; test joints and connections according to type of refrigerant used; repair leaks and retest; drain system by vacuum pump; operate system for stated period of time and make adjustments to thermostats and valves to ensure proper control of freezing action.
• Perform preventive maintenance on a regular schedule to ensure equipment is in good operating condition; document work performed on daily PM work orders.
• May direct activities of HVAC Helper when helper is assigned to assist the HVAC / MEP Technician.
• Perform minor electrical repairs including, but not limited to, replacing light switches, lamp ballasts, etc. Perform minor plumbing repairs including, but not limited to, repair plumbing fixtures such as faucets, sinks, toilets/urinals, etc.
• May assist other Physical Facilities Shops as directed. Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical concepts

HVAC theory

Hand tools & testing devices

Troubleshooting HVAC

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

Advanced study beyond high school or training

Tools

Wet-dry bulb thermometers

Anemometers

Draft gauges

Soldering irons

Hand torches

Leak detectors

Multi-meters

Job description

Del Mar College seeks an HVAC/MEP Technician to install, maintain, and repair HVAC and refrigeration components to ensure safety and reliable operation. You will troubleshoot issues, communicate with contractors, and perform minor electrical and plumbing tasks.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of advanced study beyond high school, three years of related experience, and a valid Texas driver license.