Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioner Technician

Position Overview

Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks an HVAC Technician to perform work in the installation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems across College facilities. The role maintains HVAC equipment, chilled and hot water systems, and automated building controls; troubleshoots electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems; operates specialized tools and testing equipment;

interprets blueprints; and supports repairs and installations with other trades as needed.

• Install, maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems, including air handlers, air flow dampers, V-belts, sheaves, pulleys, bearings, and related equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems, including commercial refrigeration and chilled water systems.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems, including sensors, actuators, relays, timers, meters, and switches.
• Fabricate, install, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic temperature and humidity control systems for HVAC operations.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust automated building control systems, including DCM Automated Logic Control System, to maintain building environmental conditions.
• Use fluid and electronic testing and measuring instruments such as manometers, flow meters, voltmeters, ammeters, and potentiometers to diagnose system performance.
• Operate hand and power tools and fabrication equipment, including welding, soldering, drill presses, grinders, and bandsaws, to complete repairs and installations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to support installation, repair, and maintenance work; develop preliminary cost estimates for HVAC installations and repairs.
• Drive service vehicles as required, and load, unload, and transport materials and supplies.
• May participate in a rotating standby schedule; assist and coordinate work with other trades personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in refrigeration, steamfitter trades or in heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• OR Completion of a vocational training certificate from an accredited institution.
• OR Three (3) years of applicable experience in refrigeration or steamfitter trades or a combination of the two (Vocational or trade school training as a steamfitter or refrigeration mechanic will substitute, year for year, for work experience up to a maximum of two years).
• Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license or ability to obtain one before date of hire.

• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; operate personal computer with general understanding of application software; ability to learn office and College-specific software.
• Design
  
  Skills:
  
  Generate creative solutions; translate concepts and information into images; use feedback to modify designs; apply design principles; demonstrate attention to detail; use automated monitoring and control systems; estimate time and materials; use arc and gas welding equipment.
• Safety and Security:
  Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly; knowledge and observance of principles of operational hazards and safety practices of HVAC trade.
• Quality:
  Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality.
• CBC Shared Commitments:
  Demonstrates a willingness to work with and support others in completing assignments, accepts constructive feedback, and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors. Shows alignment with CBC Shared Commitments by treating others with respect, communicating and collaborating effectively, pursuing growth and learning, valuing and celebrating contributions, prioritizing wellness, and holding self and others accountable.
• Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
  Reflecting CBC's mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting; demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including frequent traveling between buildings on campus and driving employer vehicles…