HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: Grade 12B Compensation: $47,524 - $65,345. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience. Employee category: Staff Department: Facility Services Reports to: Maintenance Manager FLSA status: Non-Exempt Job Code: FF048FTNHVA Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY

The HVAC Technician is responsible for all maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of all HVAC equipment, systems, and machinery at all facilities college wide. This position will also be responsible for all HVAC related Help Desk tickets and work at all KCKCC facilities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Install and maintain the HVAC systems at all KCKCC locations: including but not limited to heating, cooling, exhaust, wall mounted, RTU's, plant systems, and overhead units. Install HVAC ductwork. Conserve, install, and recycle CFC and HCFC refrigerants. Maintain an inventory of spare parts. Reviews existing systems for proper operations and effects repairs to the following systems, including but not limited to thermostats, fan motors, actuators, heating elements, belts, etc. Be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Diagnose and repair minor electrical and plumbing problems. Prepare surfaces to be painted. Perform general maintenance in all KCKCC facilities. Perform remodel work. Responsible for PMs of all HVAC related equipment. Assist in the development/tracking of departmental budged spending and authorization based on the needs of each department. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong organizational skills, effective communication, time management, and critical thinking skills. Knowledge of how to use and operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment found in large facilities. Thorough knowledge of HVAC equipment and BAS controls. Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine/preventive maintenance on HVAC systems. Knowledge and ability to read blueprints, and CAD related software. Diagnose and repair minor electrical and plumbing problems related to HVAC systems. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. EPA certified within six (6) months of hire date. Six (6) or more months experience reading and interpreting blueprints. At least Three (3) years HVAC experience. Trade school certification in HVAC or related area. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate or higher degree in a related field. An understanding of local building codes. Experience with Microsoft Project. Experience working in higher education.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb ladders or scaffolding, talk, hear, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical ability sufficient to lift 50 lbs. of material and carry several feet. Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring. Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits. Physical ability sufficient to work in extreme varying temperature ranges. Hearing ability sufficient to notice alarms and mechanical malfunctions. Visual ability sufficient to drive vehicles.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30 pm or 9:30am -6:00pm. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. To Apply Visit and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions. Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required. If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts. Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee. Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree. Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application. Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required. A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager. Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. ***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities. KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Kansas City Kansas Community College.