HVAC Technician

Enterprise State Community College; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Calhoun Community College is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to manage all campus HVAC. You will perform preventative maintenance, service and repair on systems, calibrate thermostats, and support energy management initiatives on a 4-day work week with occasional on-call duties.

A strong background in refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning is required, along with a Universal Refrigerant certification and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of post-secondary HVAC training.
• Associate degree in HVAC/Refrigeration or a Long HVAC Certificate is required.
• Universal Refrigerant certification is required.
• Valid driver's license with insurability is required.

Responsibilities

• Check motor and belts; lubricate bearings and motors; replace as needed; change filters.
• Calibrate electric and pneumatic thermostats and controls.
• Troubleshoot, monitor and schedule energy management systems.
• Repair and replace motors, pumps and electrical controls.
• Service boilers and air handling equipment; install and maintain HVAC systems.
• On-call evenings and weekends on a shared basis with HVAC team.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Thermostat calibration

Energy management systems

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with HVAC training

Associate degree in HVAC/Refrigeration or Long HVAC Certificate

Job description

Responsible for all HVAC on campus. Duties include preventative maintenance, service, and repair on all systems.

Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule E2, Grade 3: $47,029 - $65,218

(Salary placement within this range is determined by your documented years of full-time related work experience)

Work Hours Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Friday 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Adjustments to the scheduled work hours may be made by the appropriate administrator.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An on-line application
• Current résumé
• Copy of high school diploma or equivalent or college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)
• Copy of Certification in Universal Refrigerant

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

1. Check motor and belts; lubricate bearings and motors, replace as needed; change filters.
2. Calibrate electric and pneumatic thermostats and controls.
3. Troubleshoot, monitor and set up schedules for energy management systems.
4. Perform compressor change out; repair compressors.
5. Repair and/or replace motors, pumps; set firing rate on gas-fired equipment.
6. Service steam and hot water boilers, clean air conditioning and heating coils.
7. Repair and replace electrical controls.
8. Prepare and solder metals; weld and braze as required.
9. Maintain chemical compositions in equipment.
10. Install and maintain air conditioning and heating equipment.
11. Run conduit for all HVAC equipment.
12. Size and pull wire for all HVAC equipment and make connection.
13. Install disconnects and breakers for all HVAC equipment.
14. On-call on evenings and weekends on a shared basis with other HVAC team members.
15. Perform all duties with professionalism.
16. Performs related work as assigned.

1. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years of post high school training in refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning and a minimum of three (3) years experience with commercial and industrial equipment and/or experience with air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration is required OR a minimum of an Associate degree from an accredited institution in HVAC/Refrigeration is required OR a minimum of a Long HVAC Certificate from an accredited institution is required.
2. Certification in Universal Refrigerant is required.
3. Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to be insurable is required.

1. Knowledge of principles of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating;
2. Knowledge and ability to size wire and conduit for all HVAC equipment;
3. Knowledge of math skills to figure heat load, electrical values, and job material needed;
4. Knowledge of current energy management software and practices;
5. Ability to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and wholesalers about job-related problems;
6. Ability to maintain logs, fills out work reports, and order parts
7. Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, work orders
8. Ability to work non-standard hours;
9. Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times;
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public;
11. Customer Service Orientation – A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs;
12. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs;
13. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand;
14. Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to prescribed routines;
15. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions;
16. Confidence in decision making and communications skills;
17. Conscientious – care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job;
18. Ability to work with minimal supervision/work independently;
19. Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information;
20. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT: In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling [phone], or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.