Facilities General Mechanic

Performs various HVAC repairs, electromechanical repairs, preventative maintenance on campus building equipment, welding/metal fabrication. Troubleshoots HVAC devices and low voltage controls.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $28.14 - $33.11 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs millwright activities including equipment reliability and preventive maintenance, belt and shaft alignments, work on conveyor systems, and rigging.

• Performs work on solenoids, actuators, and low voltage systems. Use of laptop and various software programs and network interfaces to communicate for troubleshooting, repair and calibration of sensors and other DDC equipment.

• Performs preventative maintenance and testing of standby emergency generators on campus. Coordinates outages and repairs as required.

• Performs yearly PMs including greasing and checking of fluids on various equipment.

• Perform metal fabrication and weld repair as necessary to build/rebuild various equipment and parts.

• Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Middlebury College and departmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned to assist the department in obtaining and maintaining its mission. Work cooperatively with others and accept direction from supervisors.

• Performs associated facilities services maintenance work as requested, including, but not limited to: snow removal, event setup and cleanup, truck loading and unloading and grounds maintenance.

• Support teams of trades people skilled in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and automotive technology.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years experience in one or more of the following areas: millwright, plumbing/HVAC/electrical; welding; TIG, MIG, stick, gas (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW); appliance installation and repair; commercial kitchen equipment; generators and engines; basic machining.

• Certificate of fitness T6 – Emergency Generators (TQP) – Have or ability to obtain; Technical certifications for welding, propane, natural gas - Have or ability to obtain preferred.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills a must.

• Must be able to work independently with ability to troubleshoot complex problems spanning HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems in a large building environment.

• Must have a valid driver's license, with clean driving record, and own vehicle for transportation of self, tools, and procuring small materials. Furnishes own hand tools for plumbing/mechanical work.

• Knowledge of or ability to learn lockout /tag out procedures, confined space entry and electrical safety.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Must have the ability to work Saturdays and Sundays as part of a regular or rotating work shift. Must be available to work flexible shifts and overtime as necessary. Must be available for emergency maintenance calls on evenings and weekends according to rotation schedule. Requires frequent standing, squatting, climbing stairs and ladders, twisting, reaching, pushing or pulling.

Other:

An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, Post-Offer Pre-Employment Screening (POPES), and references.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges.

• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.

• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program ( that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.

• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website ( or click to see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Middlebury, VT ( or Monterey, CA ( !

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.