HVAC Mechanic

Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits;
State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs;
Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

Under general supervision, the HVAC Maintenance Specialist performs skilled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and operational support for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and related building mechanical systems throughout College of Southern Maryland facilities.

The position is responsible for maintaining reliable and efficient operation of HVAC equipment serving classrooms, laboratories, offices, common areas, specialized instructional spaces, and other college facilities. The incumbent responds to service requests and emergency HVAC issues, diagnoses equipment problems, performs repairs, and coordinates with outside contractors when specialized services are required.

The position also works with Building Automation Systems (BAS), electrical systems associated with HVAC equipment, pumps, boilers, chillers, air-handling equipment, rooftop units, fan coil units, exhaust systems, and other mechanical equipment.

Reports to:

Facilities Field Superintendent

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range advertised. This position is open until filled.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC, mechanical, and building systems and equipment.
• Inspect, clean, lubricate, adjust, and replace components as required.
• Maintain filters, belts, bearings, motors, dampers, coils, valves, actuators, and other HVAC components.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to building components when within the employee's training and capabilities.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and equipment history.
• Assist in developing and improving HVAC and building preventive maintenance programs.
• Perform minor building repairs and maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assist with basic plumbing and electrical maintenance tasks when qualified and authorized.
• Identify equipment or building problems and recommend corrective action before failure occurs.

• Diagnose heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration system problems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components associated with HVAC equipment.
• Repair or replace motors, belts, bearings, contractors, capacitors, sensors, thermostats, valves, actuators, pumps, and other components.
• Troubleshoot and make appropriate adjustments to air-handling units, rooftop units, fan coil units, heat pumps, boilers, chillers, exhaust systems, and associated equipment.
• Respond to emergency HVAC failures that may affect classroom operations, instructional programs, technology systems, or building occupants.
• Determine when equipment should be repaired, replaced, or referred to an outside contractor.
• Coordinate with other Facilities trades when repairs require multiple areas of expertise.
• Troubleshoot basic building maintenance issues and determine appropriate corrective action.