Skilled Tradesman, HVAC

Skilled Tradesman, HVAC

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

The Skilled Tradesman, HVAC performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems. The position supports reliable and efficient campus operations through preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and accurate systems adjustments. Work includes HVACR equipment, pumps, air handlers, boilers, cooling towers, water-treatment systems, and building control or energy-management systems. The position follows applicable safety practices, codes, regulations, plans, specifications, and technical instructions.

Essential Duties:

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls compressors, pumps, air handlers, air dryers, heat exchangers, HVACR equipment, and related mechanical, electrical, and electronic components
• Installs, maintains, and repairs valves, electrical valves, heat-transfer equipment, ventilation equipment, air-distribution equipment, pumps, and heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems
• Reads gauges, instruments, and adjusts valves, controls, and pumps to regulated fluid pressure, temperature, and distribution in HVAC and boiler systems
• Tests malfunctioning systems and components using electrical mechanical, digital, and pneumatic controls, metes, and diagnostic equipment
• Performs planned and preventative maintenance, routine servicing, and repairs on refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment of various types, sizes, and temperature ranges
• Maintains and repairs cooling towers, water-treatment facilities, tower-distribution systems, HVACR controls, and energy-management systems
• Interprets prints, specifications, diagrams, manuals, schematics, building plans, and work drawings and maintains required parts, tools, and service records
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college

Rate of Pay: $25.82 hourly *Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Completion of required HVACR education or training associated with the required license or certification

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

Required License(s)/Certification(s)

• HVAC Mechanic license in accordance with ACA 17-33-301
• EPA 608 Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience maintaining and repairing commercial or institutional HVACR systems
• Experience working with boilers, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, and building automation or energy-management systems
• Technical or trade-school education in HVACR or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of HVACR methods, practices, materials, tools, and safety precautions
• Knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations applicable to HVACR work
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, digital, and pneumatic controls
• Skill in troubleshooting HVACR equipment and related mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, specifications, and work drawings
• Ability to apply mathematical and analytical skills when estimating materials and evaluating system performance
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain parts, tools, maintenance records, and equipment information

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment. The employee must be able to stand and walk long periods; work in and around buildings, confined spaces, machinery, and elevated locations; climb and descend ladders; operate a motor vehicle; and use varied hand and power tools. Work may occur indoor and outdoors in hot, cold, wet, or humid conditions. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, and loud noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.