HVAC Technician

Position Summary

Performs duties necessary to operate and maintain the heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and electrical systems in order to provide a comfortable environment in classrooms, laboratories and offices on campus. HVAC mechanic is also responsible for training and completing HVAC work. Must be HVAC certified in North Carolina.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and electrical systems on campus.
• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, adjustment, repair and replacement of energy systems.
• Maintains equipment records for scheduling of maintenance, ordering of repair parts and optimal utilization of resources.
• Monitors systems performance with continuous attention to malfunctions and repair needs.
• Assists maintenance staff on specific jobs to facilitate their training.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable safety regulations, building codes and safety requirements.
• Counsels and trains new employees on HVAC systems.
• Conducts periodic inspections of College buildings and utilities system.
• Reports the results of inspections of any building deficiencies or the preventive maintenance schedule to the Maintenance Manager.
• Develops the building preventive maintenance schedule.
• Responds to emergency calls during non-business hours and determines corrective measures.
• Receives daily routine and emergency service calls and ensures that adjustments or repairs are accomplished.
• Keeps complete records of Freon use as dictated by E.P.A.
• General Maintenance Experience And Education
• Knowledge of the operation on pneumatic controls, DDC controls, and ladder diagrams.
• Ability to diagnose malfunctions of building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of various types of small power hand tools.
• Knowledge of the operation, repair and maintenance of various types of refrigeration equipment.

Experience and Education

• Equivalent experience, or Baccalaureate degree, relating to the mechanical/structural trades and/or a demonstrated knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with diverse constituencies.
• Achieved written and oral communication skills are necessary.
• Computer literacy and a working knowledge with architectural plans and specifications are essential.
• HVAC Certification in the state of North Carolina is required.

Qualifications

• Must be HVAC certified in North Carolina.

Benefits

Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.