HVAC Technician

Guilford College Psychology Department; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford College is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to operate and maintain campus heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical systems. The role includes training on HVAC tasks and ensuring safety compliance across buildings.

Requirements include HVAC certification in North Carolina, ability to read plans, diagnose malfunctions, and perform preventive maintenance with various tools. The position is on campus in Greensboro, NC.

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 the use of various types of small power hand tools.
• Knowledge of operation, repair and maintenance of refrigeration equipment.
• Equivalent experience or Baccalaureate degree related to mechanical/structural trades.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech with diverse constituencies.
• Computer literacy and ability to read architectural plans and specifications.
• HVAC Certification in North Carolina is required.

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 maintenance and parts usage.
• Monitors system performance and addresses malfunctions and repair needs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Assists maintenance staff on specific jobs to support training; ensures safety compliance.
• Develops and updates building preventive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Pneumatic controls

DDC controls

Ladder diagrams

Power hand tools

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree or equivalent

HVAC Certification in NC

Tools

Architectural plans reading

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.

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