HVAC Repairer

About the role

The Repairer Bargaining Unit is IFPTE. This position is Full-Time, 40 hours a week. The Full Salary Range is $42,084.31 - $60,577.41.

Responsibilities

• Works independently or as a member of the HVAC Shop in the repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment in campus buildings.
• Repairs or replaces belts, hoses, and filters in all areas as needed.
• Assists other trades when needed.
• Works independently or as a member of the C/M/P/R Shop in the repair and maintenance of buildings, office furniture, screens, storm sashes, frames, windows, ceilings, ceiling tiles, partitions, and other types of carpentry work.
• Performs basic repairs of signs, bookshelves, tables, cabinets, desks, drawers, chairs, and other furnishings and equipment.
• Assists other trades when needed.
• Repairs, adjusts or replaces door closures and hardware.
• Assists other trades when needed.
• Receives work orders from Supervisor, which outline the work to be done, in what time frame and methods to be used in order to accomplish the job according to specific instruction.
• Receives minimal callbacks from clients.
• Maintains accurate records of equipment/materials used, work done, and time spent.
• Performs preventive maintenance on various building systems as assigned through work orders issued via the Facilities work order system.
• Performs documented inspections of mechanical spaces, boiler rooms, rooftop units, common areas, and buildings in general for condition assessment, reporting all findings back to the Supervisor.
• Requisitions, stores, safeguards, and properly uses equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Maintains familiarity with the use and nomenclature of various trades used in HVAC repairs, along with the instruments, tools, and specialty equipment used during assigned work.
• Prepares and/or works from schematics, sketches, plans, and specifications with accuracy in the field.
• Reads said schematics, sketches, plans and specifications accurately with little or no assistance from the supervisor.
• Maintains familiarity with the use and nomenclature of approved trade practices and manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Reports all observed repair needs to the supervisor in a timely fashion, and independently makes repairs when possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assists in emergency situations and takes measures as necessary and as assigned.
• Carrs departmental radio at all times to receive calls for service and to request assistance.
• Responds to calls for emergency assistance and overtime, both emergency and scheduled, pursuant to department protocol.
• Complies with college occupational health, safety, security, and environmental regulations and procedures.

  Qualifications

  • High School Diploma.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in work involving the inspection, repair and general maintenance of HVAC systems, appliances, machinery, furnishings, and buildings.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license in good standing issued by the state of residence is required.
  • Knowledge of the procedures, methods, equipment and supplies used in the maintenance of HVAC buildings and their systems.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, verbal and written communications skills.
  • The ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
  • The ability to analyze maintenance and repair problems and address them in an appropriate manner and/or to direct others to perform said repairs.
  • The ability to create and maintain accurate records of work performed, equipment/materials used, and time spent.
  • The ability to work from plans, specifications, sketches, and schematics.
  • The ability to work in all kinds of weather conditions, year round.
  • The ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
  • The ability to work in buildings that may not have elevators to move materials in and out of the facility, and must rely on stairs to navigate through the building.

  Preferred

  • Broad-based knowledge of various trades and building systems through the successful completion of vocational training or apprenticeship program.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of recent work experience involving building repairs in a large institutional setting (e.g. higher education, school district, hospital).

  Employment at TCNJ

  Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

  Residency Requirement

  In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.

  How to Apply

  Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.