HVAC Technician I
Georgia College
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Job summary
Georgia College is seeking an HVAC Technician I to perform basic installation and maintenance of HVAC systems on campus facilities. You will work under supervision with journeyman level tasks across chilled water, refrigeration, gas heaters, and related equipment.
The role requires a high school diploma or GED, EPA Universal CFC certification, a valid driver's license, and at least 3 years of HVAC experience or a tech school diploma.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- EPA Universal CFC certification required.
- HVAC trade school diploma preferred.
- Valid driver's license required.
- 3 years HVAC experience or HVAC tech school diploma.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on campus HVAC equipment.
- Install, repair, and service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components.
- Troubleshoot pneumatic, electrical, and digital controls.
- Monitor inventory of maintenance consumables and organize tools.
- Collaborate with supervisors, building managers, and vendors.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Job ID: 304317
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state'sdesignated public liberal arts university, where students learn theessential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-drivenglobal society. The university prepares students for successfulcareers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-longlearning through personalized attention in a residential settingwith opportunities for a variety of transformational experiencesthrough its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only threeselective universities within the University System of Georgia anda top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offersundergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduateprograms, doctorates in education and nursing, professionalcertificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal ArtsColleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal artsenvironment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinaryinquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strongreputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programsaccording to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review andColleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride incombining the educational experience of a private liberal artscollege with the affordability of a public university. Faculty andstaff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learningthrough high-impact practices such as internships, service- andcommunity-based learning, leadership development, study abroadopportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstoneproject that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry andcritical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtownin Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast ofAtlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American authorand alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college communityenjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's formerhome, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by theuniversity. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful LakeSinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students totake full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefitsof being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational andleisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta arelocated within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protectingacademic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression asoutlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy andits Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information,visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Perform basic installation and maintenance of components used incampus heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems andrelated equipment including chilled water, refrigeration, aircompressors, gas heater, air drier, fume hoods and pumps. Assignments typically require HVAC journeymen level skills. Thisposition will interact on a consistent basis with: maintenancesupervision and staff, building managers and vendors.
Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment. Maintenanceactivities will include replacing filters, belts, and otherconsumable items on HVAC systems and related equipment.
Install, repair, replace, operate, maintain, calibrate, test, andtroubleshoot mechanical, electrical and plumbing components used inHVAC.
Troubleshoot pneumatic, electrical, and digital controls.
Monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels for PreventativeMaintenance consumables including filters and belts. Organize,repair and maintain hand tools and power tools. Clean shop areas,mechanical and electrical rooms.
Any other duties and tasks assigned or as required to meet thegoals of the department, division, and Georgia College & StateUniversity.
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or GED certificate.
Other Required Qualifications
EPA Universal CFC certificate
Valid driver's license.
Required Experience
3 years of job-related experience in HVAC field or HVAC technicalschool diploma.
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Technical school Diploma in HVAC, Associates Degree, or two yearsof college course work.
Preferred Experience
Two or more years installing and maintaining commercial HVACsystems.
This position is a pay grade 7. The available salary range is$40,729 to $45,342. Starting salary within this range is based onrelevant years of experience.
For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure
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ABILITIES
Must have the ability to operate HVAC service tools, hand/powertools and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment. Operate motor vehicles andforklifts. Lift, carry, set down heavy objects. (50-75lbs) Need tobe able to climb and work from ladders, lifts andscaffolding.
KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of how HVAC and refrigeration systems operate.Understanding of chilled water systems, heating water systems, andboilers.
SKILLS
This job requires Journeymen level knowledge and skills forinstalling and maintaining compressors, fans, belts, dampers,motors, starters, low voltage as well as 120,208/240,480-voltservices. In addition, you must be able to read print drawings andschematics via paper copies or computerized software systems.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in BoardPolicy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-lineat https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamentalvalues of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board ofRegents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual'sage, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race,religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). Noindividual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied thebenefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination,harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activitybecause of the individual's protected status; nor shall anyindividual be given preferential treatment because of theindividual's protected status, except that preferential treatmentmay be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate underfederal or state law.
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This position may drive 40%-74% of the time.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing car (P-Card).
- Criminal Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Check
- Drug Test
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