HVAC Technician-Resdiential

HVAC Technician

This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and components in the College's residential housing facilities. The position focuses primarily on residential-style systems such as split units, heat pumps, and packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs). This position is designated as Essential Personnel.

Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing residential HVAC systems, performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and safety checks, diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-related issues, adjusting thermostats, calibrating controls, and replacing worn or defective components. The technician must respond promptly to Housing & Residence Life service calls, coordinate with outside vendors and contractors, maintain accurate records of maintenance work orders, and manage HVAC supplies, filters, and replacement-parts inventory specific to residential systems. Additionally, the technician assists with general housing and facilities maintenance duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification, a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, passing a per-employment background check and drug screening, and at least three years of experience in residential or light commercial HVAC maintenance and repair. Knowledge of residential HVAC system installation, operation, and repair, refrigerant handling and recovery procedures, safety standards, applicable HVAC codes, tools, materials, and equipment is necessary. Skills in diagnosing and troubleshooting, preventive maintenance scheduling, documentation, use of HVAC-related tools and testing instruments, and oral and written communication are also required.

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