HVACR Specialist 1 - Facilities

HVACR Specialist 1

Western Nevada College is recruiting for a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Specialist 1. This individual would perform journey?level skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, including water treatment. When required, this position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the utility plant during the incumbent's shift. The operation consists of monitoring high temperature water, boilers and related equipment. The position is based out of the Carson City campus but travel to the other campuses is required.

Essential Qualifications

• This position requires completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

A valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

An Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Certification.

An OSHA 10 certification is required within one year of employment

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

Physical Demands

• This position requires walking or standing to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling.
• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• This position requires working with and around hazardous building materials containing asbestos and solvents; frequent lifting, climbing, and moving of heavy objects, many in awkward or high locations; exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, vibration and electrical hazards; and exposure to hot and cold temperatures when working outside.
• This position requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate through speech.

Schedule

• The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. This position may be able to elect an alternative work schedule.
• This position is part of the Facilities Management Weather Essential Personnel and may be required to report to work for their regularly scheduled shift without any phone/cell phone notification; and is subject to a variable work week schedule.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel. In the event of a campus emergency, special event, closure to maintain campus safety or building operations, this position may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours.
• After one year of service, this position rotates through regularly scheduled standby duty requiring the ability to respond to campus emergencies 24 hours per day / seven days per week.

Compensation Grade

Grade 32

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary Schedule, CBA/PP01A or PP02A

For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator

BENEFITS

Retirement Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)

Employees are required to participate in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire, a defined benefit plan. Members are eligible for retirement benefits after a 5-year vesting period.

Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.

Employees contribute under either a post-tax plan, with the employee and college each contributing 19.25% of the employee's salary (38.5% combined contribution); or under a pre-tax plan with the college contributing 36.75% of the employee's salary on their behalf with employees paying for their half of the PERS contribution through a pre-tax salary reduction. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates

Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. WNC generously matches retirement contributions for Nevada PERS members at the rate of 19.25% or 16.75% depending upon the employee's elected retirement plan, Employer Paid or Employee/Employer Paid.

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates

Perks of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails
• Health insurance options including dental, vision and life insurance - Health Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans) Voluntary Retirement Savings
• Generous annual leave (15-days annually), sick leave (15-days annually), 12 paid holidays - Classified Benefits
• The WNC Fitness Center offers free Faculty and Staff memberships - WNC Fitness Center
• Workers' compensation is paid 100% by the employer. It covers employees in the event of work-related injuries.
• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff - EAP Program
• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System. Child Development Center
• Voluntary benefits including: accident, disability, legal services, and more Voluntary Benefits
• Free parking and plenty of it!
• No State income tax!

Education Benefits for Classified Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Classified employees can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. More information can be found in the Classified Tuition Reimbursement Policy. Additionally, we offer a Classified Family Grant-in-Aid for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). More information can be found in the Classified Family Grant-in-Aid Policy.

Department Contact Information

• James Feser, Director of Facilities: View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io

Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter (optional)

Contact Information for Three Supervisory References (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.

Veteran Interview Consideration (optional) To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc.).

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur