HVAC Technician Specialist

Cranbrook Educational Community; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Cranbrook Educational Community is seeking an HVAC Technician Specialist to install, repair, and modify direct digital controls and maintain the campus HVAC and plumbing systems. You will ensure safe, economical operation and work with building management systems to support reliable facility performance.

The role requires a Michigan driver’s license, five years of related experience, EPA 608 certification, and a Mechanical Contractor License; preference for multiple classifications.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in mechanical, heating, or related technical area.
• Must possess a Universal Refrigeration Certification Card (EPA 608).
• Must possess a Mechanical Contractor License; preference is with at least five classifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and modify direct digital controls that communicate with building management systems.
• Maintain heating and cooling related equipment.
• Perform safety checks on HVAC equipment.
• Maintain water chemistry and associated controls to chillers, make up water, softeners, boilers, and depressor tanks.
• Maintain condenser and evaporator tubes on chillers.
• Maintain valve controls and steam injectors.
• Maintain air handlers, pumps and motors using variable frequency drives.
• Operate, modify, and command points on CB Hawk, Niagara, Apogee, Honeywell and Metasys database control networks.
• Monitor and operate the administrative level password protocols of building management systems.
• Coordinate alarm points and notifications to electronic specialists for safe operation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Direct digital controls

Safety compliance

Education

EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification

Mechanical Contractor License

Tools

CB Hawk

Niagara

Apogee

Honeywell

Metasys

Job description

HVAC Technician Specialist

The HVAC Technician Specialist is primarily responsible for the installation, repair and modifications of the direct digital controls that communicate with building management systems. This position is also responsible for the safe, comfortable, and economical operation of the Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing systems throughout Cranbrook Educational Community (CEC) and for the installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and modify direct digital controls that communicate with building management systems.
• Maintain heating and cooling related equipment.
• Perform safety checks on HVAC equipment.
• Maintain water chemistry and associated controls to chillers, make up water, softeners, boilers, and depressor tanks.
• Maintain condenser and evaporator tubes on chillers.
• Maintain valve controls and steam injectors.
• Maintain air handlers, pumps and motors using variable frequency drives.
• Operate, modify, and command points on CB Hawk, Niagara, Apogee, Honeywell and Metasys database control networks.
• Monitor and operate the administrative level password protocols of building management systems.
• Coordinate alarm points and notifications to electronic specialists for safe operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Five years of experience in mechanical, heating, or related technical area.
• Must possess a Universal Refrigeration Certification Card (EPA 608).
• Must possess a Mechanical Contractor License; preference is with at least five classifications.

This is a full-time position. The rate of pay is $31.77/hour, the shift is Monday-Friday, 11am - 7:30pm.

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer match. We also offer generous paid time off, 14 paid holidays, employee discounts, and a unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.

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