HVAC Technician

Here at Washington College, we are the leading liberal arts college on the east coast located in iconic Chestertown Maryland. We are hiring an experienced Senior HVAC Technician to help us operate, maintain, and expand our building and energy related HVAC platform consisting of geothermal, steam, and VRF systems. If you are a resolute and ambitious individual, Washington College is an excellent place to grow your career. Do not hesitate to apply.

Summary

The HVAC Technician will troubleshoot, maintain, repair and operate all HVAC and Mechanical systems at Washington College. Buildings consist of Dormitories, Academic, Student Activity and Administrative Buildings, Athletic Facilities and other real estate assets owned by the College. The HVAC Mechanic will ensure the campus maintains industry standard climate comfort levels for its Students, Visitors, Faculty and Staff.

Essential Functions:

• Able to troubleshoot, repair and perform maintenance on residential and commercial HVAC systems including but not limited to, gas and oil furnaces, hydronic systems, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, ductless systems and geothermal.
• Willing to learn central steam boiler operation and attend classes.
• Must thoroughly document findings and present reports to management team.
• Must complete assigned service calls and maintain communication with team throughout the shift.
• Required to prioritize work orders and daily work tasks with regard to safety, student/faculty/staff comfort/satisfaction, campus events and general campus appearance.
• Must have knowledge of various refrigerant types, gases, electrical voltages
• Willing to participate in continued HVAC training.
• Must insure code compliance and follow all safety procedures and practices.
• Willing to be included in an on-call rotation for emergency work on campus after hours.
• Willing to do snow removal by hand or with machinery on campus. Must have reliable means of transportation to reach campus in snow conditions.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of principles of heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.
• Working knowledge of hydronic heating and cooling systems.
• Knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) a plus
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in reading schematics and blue prints.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on lifts and scaffolding
• Ability to work a flexible schedule accommodate the needs of the organization.
• Energetic, positive attitude, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Goal-oriented.
• May be required to work evenings, nights and weekends.
• Work involves moving or lifting of equipment, materials, and tools.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to balance, stoop, kneel or crouch within confined areas including equipment, crawl and attic spaces.
• Must be willing and able to work in all buildings or out of doors in all seasons.
• High School Diploma, GED or suitable equivalent.
• Must have valid Driver's License and clean driving history.

Salary: $32 -$34 an hour