Technician, HVAC (Looking to fill immediately) ($10,000 hiring bonus)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 42,576 - 45,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan contribution 24.67%

Medical and dental insurance

Fully funded life insurance

Job summary

A community college in Mission, Kansas is seeking a Technician for HVAC maintenance and repair. You will handle the upkeep of heating and cooling systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. A significant aspect of this role includes obtaining essential certifications within specified timeframes. The position offers a $10,000 hiring bonus and competitive salary ranging from $42,576 to $45,216, alongside various benefits including a pension contribution and insurance plans.

Qualifications

• Must obtain CFC Certification within one year of hire.
• Should have zero to one year of experience in commercial HVAC.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Repair college-owned air conditioning and heating units.
• Maintain and monitor heating and cooling systems.
• Comply with safety standards and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Proficiency in HVAC

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HVAC Certificate or Diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

Technician, HVAC (Looking to fill immediately) ($10,000 hiring bonus)

Hiring Bonus: $10,000 paid in a one‑time occurrence over 12 months.

Job Summary

Performs various technical tasks related to the maintenance and repair of heating, cooling and related mechanical systems, controls and equipment. Will obtain at time of hire or within 1 year of hire a CFC Certification and within 2 years an HVAC certificate or diploma.

Responsibilities

• Repairs college‑owned air conditioning and heating units.
• Performs general and preventative maintenance deemed necessary by the Coordinator of Maintenance Operations.
• Investigates problems and performs repairs on various heating, cooling and ventilation equipment.
• Locates and repairs electrical system failures in heating and cooling systems.
• Monitors the performance of the heating and cooling system.
• Complies with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety protocols and maintaining a clean work area.
• Maintains a CFC Certification.
• Works with other trades in maintenance to complete team tasks.
• Possible after‑hours work in emergency situations; works with control contractor to maintain calibration of college equipment.
• Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
• Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• HVAC Certificate or Diploma (must obtain within two years of hire).
• Zero to one year of full‑time or equivalent experience working in commercial HVAC.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• CFC Certification (must obtain within one year of hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• Three years of full‑time or equivalent experience working in commercial HVAC.
• Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Schedule and Location

Schedule: 12 months, standard, Monday‑Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 40 hrs per week.

Special Instructions

Applicant Should: 1. Read the following before submitting the Application. 2. When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications within the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded. 3. If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. 4. Transcripts outside of the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

EEO Statement

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. The College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Salary and Compensation

Salary range: $42,576 – $45,216. Total compensation includes a 24.67% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions toward medical and dental policies, and fully funded life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment policy. Benefits represent nearly 30% of total compensation.

Benefits Summary

• Defined pension plan contribution 24.67%.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Fully funded life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment.

Contact Information

Human Resources, A-B Tech: [e-mail]. Office hours Monday‑Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Sunnicrest Building, 340 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801.