Maintenance/HVAC Technician

Thomas College; Benton (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/life insurance

Job summary

Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, seeks a full-time Maintenance Technician to protect and optimize campus utilities. You will maintain boilers, pumps, HVAC and controls, perform preventive maintenance, and repair various building systems to support safety and comfort for students and staff.

The role requires at least five years in boiler operation or related work, the ability to respond to after-hours calls, and a willingness to work overtime, weekends, and during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in commercial boiler operation or related experience preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check and fitness for duty test.
• Ability to adapt to adverse weather and work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building utilities and associated equipment including boilers, pumps, air handling units, chillers, and DDC controls.
• Repair campus-wide HVAC, plumbing, light electrical, and mechanical systems; operate snow removal equipment.
• Manage maintenance work orders, track status, labor, and materials in CMMS; perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Back up as groundskeeper or general utility staff on other shifts as needed.

Skills

Boiler operation

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical troubleshooting

On-call duties

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Thomas College, located in beautiful Waterville, Maine, is definingwhat it means to be the College of the Future. With a strongcommitment to innovation, career readiness, and communitypartnerships, Thomas College is consistently ranked by U.S.News & World Report as one of Maine’s top colleges forsocial mobility. Our distinctive Guaranteed Job Program™,accelerated undergraduate degrees, and flexible graduate programsempower students to advance faster in business, entrepreneurship,education, technology, applied STEM, and arts & science fields.At Thomas, belonging isn’t a buzzword; it’s a promise. We create asupportive, welcoming environment where every student is seen,valued, and prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Formore information visit Thomas.edu.

The overall purpose of this position is to maintain buildingutilities and all associated equipment to include but not limitedto burners both oil and gas, pumps, air handling units, chillersand all related DDC controls.

The maintenance portion of this job is to be responsible forrepairs campus wide. Duties include, but are not limited to: AllHVAC, plumbing, light electrical, troubleshooting mechanicalequipment/motor vehicles, and the operation of snow removalequipment. Maintaining daily work orders and proactively respondingto preventative maintenance issues are a high priority for thisposition.

• Track and maintenance work orders using computerizedmaintenance management system, including work status, labor andmaterials.
• Maintain, repair, and replace hot water system components,condenser, and chilled water systems, including pumps, controlvalves, heat exchangers, and related controls. Maintains, repairs,and replaces air‑moving, heating, cooling, humidification, andfiltering conditioning units, solar panels, electronic andpneumatic modulating thermostats, pressure and volumecontrols.
• Perform minor installation or modification work on heating andcooling systems and controls, including planning the work;estimating the cost of the work; and ordering the materials,supplies, and equipment required.
• Operates energy management or building automation systems thatcontrol heating and cooling systems.
• Modify and control systems in an effort to improve efficiencyand reduce costs.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure the physicalcondition of all buildings and systems within buildings operate atoptimum levels.
• Back up resource to work as groundskeeper, or general utilityperson on other shifts.

This position is considered an essential employee during emergencyclosings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and fitness forduty test. Must possess a valid Maine driver’s license. Five yearsof experience in commercial boiler operation or related experiencepreferred. Good to superior references in that field and a HSdiploma or GED is required. Additionally, employee should be ableto provide solid documentation of hands-on experience inautomotive, plumbing, HVAC, or millwright skills. Trade skills at amid-grade professional level are desirable. Must have ability toadapt to adverse weather conditions and situations. Must be able to participate in on-call duty rotation. Must be able to respond toafter-hour call-ins for snow removal operations and/or otheremergencies in a timely matter. Must be able to work overtime,weekends, and nights when necessary. Must have regular and punctualattendance. Must be able to work independently or as part of a teamand adhere to college policies. Positive attitude is a must.

Thomas offers a competitive benefits package toinclude:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disabilityinsurance, 6% 403(b) matching plan, paid vacation, paid sick leave,thirteen paid holidays, on-site gym, meal discounts and freetuition for employees, spouse and dependent children.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume andnames of three professional references. Please include an emailaddress on your application materials.

Thomas College is an equal opportunity employer.

Thomas College's mission is to prepare students for success intheir personal and professional lives, and for leadership andservice in their communities.

Salary Description

$26.00 to $30.00