HVAC Mechanic (54644)

HVAC Mechanic

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Reports to

Assistant Director of Building and Grounds

Job Description 

Summary/objective

HVAC mechanics provide general maintenance and repair services to HVAC equipment.  They perform these tasks in shop or on-site, indoors or out, using a wide variety of tools and equipment.  They may be required to work additional hours or on weekends to meet service requirements.  They have refrigerant recovery cards for all types of recovery.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist in construction, repair, preventive maintenance, assembly, and installation of HVAC systems; chill water, boilers, chemical mixing equipment, and condensate systems.
• Assist in completion of minor construction projects
• Assist in procuring equipment and materials necessary for maintenance projects and minor construction. 
• Loads, delivers, unloads, and handles materials.  Operates shop vehicles necessary to complete these tasks.
• Assists contractors in locating and gaining access to facilities and structures within them.

Competencies

• Knowledge of different types of HVAC systems to include, Boilers, Chillers, Heat Pumps, Ductless Split Systems, Fan Coil Units, Exhaust & Makeup air Fans,
• DDC & Pneumatic air controls.
• Able to read and follow electrical control wiring diagrams.
• Ability to read Blue Prints.

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Work environment

• Conditioned/ unconditioned spaces
• Mechanical rooms, Roof top work
• Confined spaces

Physical demands

• Requires full range of body motion, including reaching, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and walking. Must be able to lift/carry items weighting up to 50 lbs. Requires standing for extended periods of time. Requires ability to operate motorized equipment requiring manual dexterity. Must have good vision, with or without corrective lenses.

Travel required

• Travel required is limited to on campus and periodically off campus to obtain materials required to perform your daily duties. Randolph College requires a valid driver’s license issued from the state of Virginia to operate a college owned vehicle and as a prerequisite to driving a college owned vehicle the job applicant must pass a driver safety session with the campus security department.

 Required education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Completion of formal training or at least two years’ experience in HVAC maintenance work with a journeyman’s level knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment. Knowledge of materials and tools used in such work.
• Must be able understand/follow basic safety precautions involved in the use of maintenance materials, the operation of the hand and power tools, use of personal safety items.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must have a valid Commonwealth of Virginia vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to access DDC control systems (Trane DDC controls)

Preferred education and experience

• Hold a master HVAC card.
• 5 Years HVAC maintenance experience in a higher education setting. 

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, termination, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, compensation, and training.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.