HVAC Technician

Job Description Department:
Mechanical and Electrical Services Pay Rate Type:
Hourly Employee Type:

Job Summary:

The HVAC Technician will be responsible for maintenance and repair of all mechanical systems and temperature control work at the College. This is a full-time permanent position with benefits. Must work in a positive, cooperative manner with other departmental personnel and the Colby community. The HVAC Technician reports to the Supervisor of Mechanical and Electrical Services. The starting rate for this position is $24.00 per hour.

• Follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Safely operates tools and equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Works in a positive, cooperative manner with other departmental personnel.
• The ability to work with members of the diverse Colby community as necessary.
• Responds to emergency calls as necessary.
• Must be able to independently assess situations and form a plan for remedy.
• Independently responds to work orders and requests.
• Demonstrates communication and leadership skills.
• Performs work in a prompt, neat, and careful manner that displays common sense, planning, and thoughtfulness.
• Coordinates work with other shops.
• Notifies and/or obtains advice from the Supervisor of Mechanical and Electrical Supervisor or calls for assistance as may be appropriate in any situation.
• Inspect, maintain, and service cooling towers, condensers, compressors, chillers, heat pumps, motors, air handlers, fume hoods, fans, control systems, and other heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Maintain customer comfort levels in all campus buildings.
• Maintain proper chemical balance on all closed water systems.
• Maintain pool water chemical balance, temperatures, and associated equipment.
• Maintain Energy Management System including, repairs, scheduling, and troubleshooting.
• Schedule equipment, start/stop equipment, and perform other EMS responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain all PM records and CMMS records/updates.
• Maintain refrigerant logs and disposal records.
• Identification and tagging of all new equipment installed.
• Support other trades as required and assist with heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical and other similar problems.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements and problems.
• Maintain the tools, equipment, and mechanical areas in a clean, neat, orderly condition.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Maine Driver’s License required.
• Must have at least one of the following applicable licenses:
  Universal Refrigerant License, Maine State Limited Electrical License or better, Maine State Oil Burners License.
• Mechanical knowledge and ability in the operation, maintenance, adjustment and service of the mechanical equipment and systems generally used in institutional buildings.
• Knowledge and ability in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.
• HVAC control systems experience, pneumatic and DDC.
• Experience with water to air, and water to water heat pumps required.
• Ability to read and understand plans specifications, and other technical documentation and ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Computer skills are required.

• Additional post-secondary education is desired, such as associate degree, related college courses, seminars, certificates, or other documented training.
• Geothermal heat pump experience is a plus.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform this role effectively, an employee is expected to handle employee information, documents, and sensitive matters with care, professionalism, and respect for privacy.

This position involves working with a variety of timelines, including some that require quick turnaround and responsiveness to urgent needs. In this role, the employee will interact with members of the public and…