HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician### HVAC Technician Apply:
Smith College:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
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Job Description
** Job Summary
** Under the direction of the facilities manager, mechanical trades or designee, safely operate, repair and maintain the HVAC/R systems for the college.  *
* * This position works Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm
***** Job Responsibilities
*** The operator is responsible for the operations, servicing and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and control systems.
* Servicing and maintenance including, but is not limited to, the installation, set-up, calibration, troubleshooting, upgrading, monitoring and repairing a wide variety of HVAC/R equipment and control systems in all campus facilities.
* This includes the daily monitoring and operation of a microprocessor-based energy management system and a 4,000-ton chiller plant, which includes both mechanical and absorption chillers.
* Program changes in the energy management system as required.
* Inspect, test, lubricate, clean, adjust and replace parts (such as fan belts, bearings, couplings, etc.) and repair and adjust varied types of mechanical-electrical equipment (such as fans, motors, pumps, compressors, filters, engines, generators, refrigeration equipment and controls, etc.) on a regular schedule or as assigned.
* Service, operate and monitor building ventilation, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems to control temperature and humidity within the buildings.
* Service, operate and monitor swimming pool pumps, water treatment and filters.
* Record necessary operating information, maintain preventive maintenance records and service records on all pieces of equipment.
* Maintain metering equipment, log associated data and analyze systems to maintain accurate records.
* Ensure specified temperature, humidity levels and control points are being maintained efficiently and at the desired levels. Report more serious issues to manager.
* Maintain areas surrounding mechanical equipment, keeping them clean and free from dirt, grease and oil, and in safe operating condition.
* Replace, install or maintain all safety devices on equipment.
* Observe OSHA safety regulations and practices at all times.
* Be responsible for reading and recording the data of various types of energy metering devices such as electric, gas, steam and condensate meters.
* Participate in training sessions related to technical and personal performance and apply training to improve system operation.
* Assist in analyzing existing systems and their schematics to suggest operating improvements.
* Drive college vehicles as assigned.
* Responsible for cleaning vehicles, inspecting for damage and performing visual check prior to using. Reporting any issues discovered to the supervisor immediately.
* Report all necessary maintenance and repair items via the work order system.
* Clean and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
* Remove ice and snow and perform sanding as assigned.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.  
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Must have a valid driver’s license and furnish own transportation as required to carry out college work. A mileage allowance is provided, per the union contract. Must complete and comply with all college driving credentialing requirements. Upon award of this position, a Division of Motor Vehicles background check will be completed.
* A Massachusetts State Refrigeration Technicians license, desired
* Certified Pool Operators license, preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
* OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification may be required
* Must be…