Maintenance​/HVAC Technician

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Thomas College, located in beautiful Waterville, Maine, is defining what it means to be the College of the Future. With a strong commitment to innovation, career readiness, and community partnerships, Thomas College is consistently ranked by U.S.News & World Report as one of Maine’s top colleges forsocial mobility. Our distinctive Guaranteed Job Program™,accelerated undergraduate degrees, and flexible graduate programs empower students to advance faster in business, entrepreneurship,education, technology, applied STEM, and arts & science fields.

At Thomas, belonging isn’t a buzzword; it’s a promise. We create asupportive, welcoming environment where every student is seen,valued, and prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Formore information visit Thomas.edu.

The overall purpose of this position is to maintain buildingutilities and all associated equipment to include but not limitedto burners both oil and gas, pumps, air handling units, chiller sand all related DDC controls.

The maintenance portion of this job is to be responsible for repairs campus wide. Duties include, but are not limited to:
AllHVAC, plumbing, light electrical, troubleshooting mechanical equipment/motor vehicles, and the operation of snow removal equipment. Maintaining daily work orders and proactively responding to preventative maintenance issues are a high priority for this position.

• Track and maintenance work orders using computerized maintenance management system, including work status, labor and materials.
• Maintain, repair, and replace hot water system components,condenser, and chilled water systems, including pumps, control valves, heat exchangers, and related controls. Maintains, repairs,and replaces air‑moving, heating, cooling, humidification, andfiltering conditioning units, solar panels, electronic and pneumatic modulating thermostats, pressure and volumecontrols.
• Perform minor installation or modification work on heating and cooling systems and controls, including planning the work;estimating the cost of the work; and ordering the materials,supplies, and equipment required.
• Operates energy management or building automation systems thatcontrol heating and cooling systems.
• Modify and control systems in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure the physical condition of all buildings and systems within buildings operate atoptimum levels.
• Back up resource to work as groundskeeper, or general utilityperson on other shifts.

This position is considered an essential employee during emergencyclosings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and fitness forduty test. Must possess a valid Maine driver’s license. Five yearsof experience in commercial boiler operation or related experience preferred. Good to superior references in that field and a HSdiploma or GED is required. Additionally, employee should be ableto provide solid documentation of hands-on experience in automotive, plumbing, HVAC, or millwright skills.

Trade skills at amid-grade professional level are desirable. Must have ability toadapt to adverse weather conditions and situations. Must be able to participate in on-call duty rotation. Must be able to respond toafter-hour call-ins for snow removal operations and/or other emergencies in a timely matter. Must be able to work overtime,weekends, and nights when necessary. Must have regular and punctual attendance. Must be able to work independently or as part of a teamand adhere to college policies.

Positive attitude is a must.

Thomas offers a competitive benefits package toinclude:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 6% 403(b) matching plan, paid vacation, paid sick leave,thirteen paid holidays, on-site gym, meal discounts and free tuition for employees, spouse and dependent children.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume andnames of three professional references. Please include an email address on your application materials.

Thomas College is an equal opportunity employer.

Thomas College's mission is to prepare students for success intheir personal and professional lives, and for leadership and service in their communities.

Salary Description

$26.00 to $30.00