HVAC Technician (Hourly)

About the role

Indian River State College is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to join their facilities team. The ideal candidate should have proven HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting experience, along with the necessary certifications and skills.

Responsibilities

• Completing HVAC system maintenance and repairs
• Maintaining service records on all work performed
• Responsible for working on other maintenance jobs and other areas requiring maintenance as College activities and priorities may require
• Completing HVAC system maintenance and repairs to include changing filters
• Calibrating thermostats
• Replacing motors, pumps and compressors
• Repairing grills and ducts
• Changing belts and pulleys
• Repairing air control components and electrical components
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks as well as troubleshooting HVAC system malfunctions
• May diagnose system malfunctions and replace failing mechanical components
• Will also evaluate ventilation efficiency
• Offering suggestions for improvement of Campus maintenance
• Completing all other duties as assigned
• Working additional weekend hours may be required

Requirements

• Proven documented work experience and knowledge in HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting
• Proven knowledge and maintenance experience with the following components of HVAC:
• Various types of chillers, digital controls, and pneumatic controls
• Motor controls and speed drives
• Cooling towers, chilled water loop systems and chemical treatment
• Chilled and hot water pumps, ice machines, coolers and refrigeration equipment
• Hot water boilers and air compressors
• A basic understanding of electrical service and wiring
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work independently as well as with others and be self-motivated
• Ability to relate to co-workers, College employees and students, sometimes under stressful conditions
• Knowledge of the proper and safe use of maintenance tools and equipment
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Associate’s degree or a two-year Technical/Trade School specializing in HVAC is preferred
• Five (5) years of documented recent work experience in the HVAC field is preferred

Qualifications

• EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification
• Physical requirements include the ability to work in confined spaces above ceilings, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, have the physical capacity of heavy lifting, and carry items occasionally in excess of fifty (50) pounds
• The ability to use ladders and other equipment
• The ability to use manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary

Pay and Benefits

The pay range is $20.68 to $23.00 per hour. | All pay rate calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on the candidate's education and experience.