HVAC Technician

Guilford College; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Tuition remission

Health insurance

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short-term &

Disability insurance

Job summary

Guilford College is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to operate and maintain campus heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and electrical systems. You will train others and perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure a comfortable learning environment.

The role requires NC HVAC Certification, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read plans and diagrams. The position supports safety compliance and campus facilities during non-business hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pneumatic controls, DDC controls, and ladder diagrams.
• Ability to diagnose malfunctions in building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of and skill in using small power hand tools.
• Knowledge of operation, repair and maintenance of refrigeration equipment.
• Equivalent experience or a related Baccalaureate degree.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies and write clearly.
• Computer literacy and ability to read architectural plans and specs.
• HVAC Certification in North Carolina is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains heating, ventilating, air conditioning and electrical systems on campus.
• Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, adjustment, repair and parts replacement.
• Maintains equipment records for scheduling maintenance and parts orders.
• Monitors system performance and responds to malfunctions and repairs.
• Responds to emergency calls during non-business hours and coordinates corrective actions.

Skills

Pneumatic controls

DDC controls

Ladder diagrams

Troubleshooting refrigeration

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Small power hand tools

Job description

People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College’s Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship. Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds. Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina. Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.

Position Summary Basic Function:

Performs duties necessary to operate and maintain the heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and electrical systems in order to provide a comfortable environment in classrooms, laboratories and offices on campus. HVAC mechanic is also responsible for training and completing HVAC work. Must be HVAC certified in North Carolina.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and electrical systems on campus.
• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, adjustment, repair and replacement of energy systems.
• Maintains equipment records for scheduling of maintenance, ordering of repair parts and optimal utilization of resources.
• Monitors systems performance with continuous attention to malfunctions and repair needs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Will assist maintenance staff on specific jobs to facilitate their training.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable safety regulations, building codes and safety requirements.
• In accordance with established guidelines, conducts periodic inspections of College buildings and utilities system.
• Reports the results of inspections of any building deficiencies or the preventive maintenance schedule to the Maintenance Manager.
• Assists in the development of the building preventive maintenance schedule.
• Responds to emergency calls during non-business hours and determines corrective measures.Receives daily routine and emergency service calls and ensures that adjustments or repairs are accomplished.
• Keep complete records of Freon use as dictated by E.P.A.

General Maintenance Experience and Education

• Knowledge of the operation on pneumatic controls, DDC controls, and ladder diagrams.
• Ability to diagnose malfunctions of building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of various types of small power hand tools.
• Knowledge of the operation, repair and maintenance of various types of refrigeration equipment.
• Equivalent experience, or Baccalaureate degree, relating to the mechanical/structural trades and/or a demonstrated knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with diverse constituencies and accomplished written and oral communication skills are necessary.
• Computer literacy and a working knowledge with architectural plans and specifications are essential.
• HVAC Certification in the state of North Carolina is required

Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.

See our full Statement of Non-Discrimination.

Guilford’s longstanding mission is clear and distinctive: To provide a transformative, practical, and excellent liberal arts education that produces critical thinkers in an inclusive, diverse environment, guided by Quaker testimonies of community, equality, integrity, peace and simplicity and emphasizing the creative problem solving skills, experience, enthusiasm, and international perspectives necessary to promote positive change in the world.

Guilford College is grounded in the relentless pursuit of its seven Core Values. These enduring values are the basis of the College’s mission and are guided by the Quaker testimonies. The College was founded by the Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1837, and their principles are reflected in the campus culture. Community Diversity Equality Excellence Integrity Justice Stewardship The campus community identified these values through a participative and inclusive process in 2003. The pursuit of these Core Values is integral to the educational experience we offer, abundantly visible in academic and co-curricular campus life.