Senior Mechanical System Technician - HVAC - Boiler

E03 Vermont State University; Castleton (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Master electrician/plumber diff

Job summary

Vermont State University is seeking a senior skilled trades technician focusing on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or safety systems to ensure safe campus operation and coordinate with Physical Plant colleagues. This role involves overseeing apprentices and coordinating with contractors on campus projects.

You will review work orders, order parts, stay current with codes, supervise a small team, and help plan renovations in your area of expertise.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; five to ten years experience and training in specific area or a combination of experience and on-the-job training.
• Must have highest certification in specific area (i.e. Master Electrician; Master Plumber).
• Experience with computerized systems and/or energy management systems.
• Some experience as a shift leader or in overseeing the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of duties related to specific area including installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Review and prioritize work orders on a daily basis.
• Order parts and supplies necessary to perform work.
• Keep up to date on changes in codes and safety specifications for specific area.
• Work with contractors to perform annual inspections and code compliance upgrades.
• Assist with planning of new projects and renovations in specific area of expertise.
• Coordinate and manage small projects; oversee outside contractors performing work on campus.
• Oversee apprentice tradesman or small work crew.
• Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

HVAC knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Energy management systems

Computerized systems

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION: To perform all functions of one of the following skilled trades at a senior level – plumbing, electrical, HVAC, safety systems. Ensure safe operation of basic campus systems on a continual basis, coordinating with other areas of the Physical Plant as necessary. To oversee and train other technicians assigned to tasks and projects and to assist in other areas of mechanical systems as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform full range of duties related to specific area including installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Review and prioritize work orders on a daily basis.
• Order parts and supplies necessary to perform work.
• Keep up to date on changes in codes and safety specifications for specific area.
• Work with contractors to perform annual inspections and code compliance upgrades.
• Assist with planning of new projects and renovations in specific area of expertise.
• Coordinate and manage small projects; oversee outside contractors performing work on campus.
• Oversee apprentice tradesman or small work crew.
• Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

• Supervision received: Supervision and assignment of tasks received from the Assistant Director or Director of Physical Plant.
• Supervision exercised: Oversee apprentice tradesman.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma; five to ten years experience and training in specific area or a combination of experience and on-the-job training.
• Must have highest certification in specific area (i.e. Master Electrician; Master Plumber).
• Experience with computerized systems and/or energy management systems.
• Some experience as a shift leader or in overseeing the work of others.
• Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with both inside and outside constituents.
• Good general knowledge of building construction and repair.
• Physical examination required. Must be able to perform physical requirements related to specific position. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Compensation and Schedule: Scheduled Hours Weekly: 37.5. Budgeted Wage: $20.29 per hour, plus $2.50/hour differential for Master electrician or plumbers. Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Grade: S12.