HVAC Technician

HVAC TechnicianUnder the guidance of the Executive Director, Facilities and Director, Physical Plant, this position will maintain heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in facilities on and off main campus. The HVAC Technician will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and general installation of all types of HVAC equipment including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handing units, fan coil units, direct expansion units, chilled and hot water pumps, condensate units, steam traps, heat exchangers, exhaust fans, fume hoods, water heaters, coolers, freezers, ice machines, and associated motors.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesMaintain pumps, motors, piping, and controls for HVAC systems.Repair equipment including leaks, replace defective parts, and tune equipment for optimum operations.Evacuate and recharge refrigeration systems.Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase motor controls and related electrical components.Perform maintenance and repair of pneumatic, electric, and direct digital control systems.Work with specialized contractor services on large equipment and controls.Repair, replace, weld, and thread steel pipe and equipment directly related to HVAC systems.Additional Duties & ResponsibilitiesMake deliveries to other facilities in and out of town by truck, trailer, and/or car.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesHigh School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)Completion of a formal HVAC trade school or recognized apprentice programSix (6) months of HVAC experienceMust be able to obtain an approved EPA Refrigerant Recovery certificateMust be capable of troubleshooting malfunctioning HVAC equipment by reviewing mechanical, electrical, and control drawings and troubleshoot using various test equipmentMust have a valid Texas driver's licenseMust be computer literateMust be able to understand verbal and written instructionsMust be familiar with and work within industry safety requirements for tools, equipment, and use of personal protective equipmentMust be able and willing to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as neededStanding, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, twisting, walking, grasping/squeezing.Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.