COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions. The person in this position should also be punctual and dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and take responsibility for his/her own actions.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum of High School or GED required, one-year certificate in heating and cooling from college or technical school preferred; and several years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Well-versed in all phases of HVAC, piping, electrical, closed hot water systems, and the analysis and testing of all equipment. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: Some computer experience using Word Processing software is required. Experience sending e-mails and using specialized maintenance tracking software, such as Track-It, preferred. Knowledge of computer-controlled heating and cooling systems preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: EPA license and HVAC certificate.
Other Qualifications: Must be able to work overtime occasionally on evenings or weekends.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with arms in order to perform repair work on boilers and heating and cooling equipment throughout the college and to use the computer. The employee is also occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl while performing such duties. Must occasionally talk and hear in order to listen to instructions and ask questions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move parts and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in order to read equipment controls and instruction manuals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions in the boiler room and while working outdoors. There is some possibility of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Must follow the college’s bloodborne pathogen exposure procedures. There is also some exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
An employee is expected to assist and provide coverage for coworkers during peak periods, vacation days or sick days at all locations, and to work with administration in the attainment of the College's missions and goals.
