HVAC Systems Technician I

This position is responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining HVAC mechanical, electrical, and ventilation systems; handles the maintenance, preventive maintenance, repair, and operation of the College facilities including an aquatic facility; works on all associated piping, valves, controls, etc.; performs work on all associated electrical switch-gear and electrical distribution systems; and may work on associated heating/air conditioning/ventilation systems and the facility structure and roofing systems.

At Oklahoma City Community College we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our team members.

Health and Wellness:
Fully Paid Employee Medical and Dental Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Dental through Delta Dental of Oklahoma. We offer both a high deductible plan with a Health Savings Account with a generous $1000 yearly employer contribution and a lower deductible Traditional PPO ensuring employees have access to quality healthcare options.

Vision Insurance: Optional vision insurance through VSP.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options to save pre-tax dollars for medical expenses, giving you flexibility in managing healthcare costs.

Retirement Benefits:
Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement System: Oklahoma City Community College contributes 9.5% of your regular annual compensation each payroll period. Additionally, we cover 100% of the employee’s contribution, which is 7% of your regular annual compensation, each payroll period, ensuring a secure future.

403(b) and Roth 403(b) Plans with Company Match: Optional retirement accounts for employees who contribute a minimum of 1.5% of their annual salary, with a 3% institutional match, enhancing your long-term savings.

Professional Development:
Tuition Assistance Program: Oklahoma City Community College allows employees to invest in education and professional growth through a generous tuition assistance program.

You can view the current benefits plan here: OCCC Benefits

None — but some student workers may be assigned as helpers

High school diploma/GED

(1) year of commercial HVAC work experience

State Licensed Mechanical Journeyman; EPA Refrigerant Certification – Minimum Type II Category (Applicants must attach a copy of license and certification).

Knowledge:
Basic systems theory and operation including electrical, mechanical, construction, and heating/air conditioning/ventilation systems;

Trane Tracer Summit energy management system (or other comparable systems);

Microsoft Windows computer operating systems; and

Operation and maintenance of a variety of HVAC and refrigeration systems including reciprocal, screw, and centrifugal water chillers, package units, applied air handling units, fan coil units, evaporator coils, compressors, and refrigerant condensers.

Skills:
Communicating, both verbally and in writing.

Abilities:
Deal with the coordination of efforts between departments and with outside contractors; and

Read and understand equipment instructions, operating manuals, and repair procedures.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is heavy work which requires the person to occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

This position requires the person to frequently move about the various campuses.

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to Facilities Management staff to perform the essential functions of the position; must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.

This position requires the person to occasionally ascend/descend a ladder, scaffolding, etc. to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to move, lift, push, pull, work on, or operate equipment.

This position requires the person to judge, observe, and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings; when working outdoors this person is subject to extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees) and extreme hot temperatures (temperatures above 100 degrees).

Requires the person to communicate above ambient noise levels and exchange accurate information in various situations.

Frequently exposed to hazards such as: close proximity to moving mechanical parts and/or electrical current; working on scaffolding and high places; exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals, oils, and/or other cutting fluids; and exposed frequently to fumes, odors, dusts, and gases associated building maintenance and operations.

Completion of an HVAC Technical Trade Program.

Hold a License by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Mechanical and Plumbing Contractor.

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

40 hour work week

Monday-Friday 7:30-4:30 and Saturday duty rotation with other members of the department.

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: Resume and State Mechanical Journeyman License; EPA EPA Refrigerant Certification – Minimum Type II Category

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.