HVAC Technician
HVAC Technician
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09-04-2025
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09-04-2025
Job Description
The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is seeking a qualified HVAC Technician. This fulltime nonexempt (hourly) position is offered with a comprehensive benefit package including health insurance retirement life and disability insurance paid leave educational benefits and all other benefits associated with fulltime employment. The posiiton is available immediately.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision this position is responsible for providing a variety of skilled work related to the maintenance and repair of heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Technical Skills
- Test electrical circuits or components for continuity using electrical test equipment.
- Comply with all applicable standards policies or procedures such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
- Study blueprints design specifications or manufacturers recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensurethe proper installation of components.
- Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
- Recommend develop or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures such as cleaning powerwashing or vacuuming equipment oiling parts or changing filters.
- Inspect andtest systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
- Install connect or adjust thermostats humidistats or timers.
- Repair or replace defective equipment components or wiring.
- Installauxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment such as expansion or discharge valves air ducts pipes blowers dampers and flues.
- Braze orsolder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
- Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment according to wiring diagrams using electricians hand tools.
- Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
- Install expansion and control valves using acetylene torches and wrenches.
- Measure cut thread or bend pipe or tubing using pipe fitters tools.
- Record and report time materials faults deficiencies or other unusual occurrences on work orders.
- Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
- Cut or drill holes in floors walls or roof to install equipment using power saws or drills.
- Estimate order pick up deliver and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
- Install or repair air purification systems such as specialized filters or ultraviolet (UV) light purification systems.
- Repair or service heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency such as by changing filters cleaning ducts and refilling nontoxic refrigerants.
- Test pipes lines components and connections for leaks.
- Perform other general maintenance and groundkeeping duties as assigned.
Technology Skills
- Facilities management software Computerized maintenance management system (FMX) CMMS; BAS software
- Takepictures and be able to upload or attach to emails and Work Orders
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
Work Activities
- Performing General Physical Activities Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing lifting balancing walking stooping and handling materials.
- Inspecting Equipment Structures or Materials Inspecting equipment structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling installing positioning and moving materials and manipulating things.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping uptodate technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws regulations or standards.
- Operating Vehicles Mechanized Devices or Equipment Running maneuvering navigating or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment such as forklifts trucks and tractors.
- Communicating with Supervisors Peers or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors coworkers and subordinates by telephone in written form email or in person.
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Servicing repairing adjusting and testing machines devices moving parts and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
- Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others and teaching or instructing others as needed
- Organizing Planning and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize organize and accomplish your work.
- Aid in Developing Others Identifying the developmental needs of others and mentoring or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Guiding Directing and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events programs and activities as well as the work of others.
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment Servicing repairing calibrating regulating finetuning or testing machines devices and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
- Documenting/Recording Information Entering transcribing recording storing or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
- Travel to work sites to perform installation repair or maintenance work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 to 2 years related work or education experience
- Possess strong background on boilers chillers heating ventilation and air conditioning systems with both electronic and pneumatic controls
- Demonstrated knowledge of electric controls and DDCs
- Strong computer literacy skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify problem or future issues with HVAC equipment
- Possess knowledge of threephase electrical systems and multimeter skills
- Understanding of building envelope science including: thermal mass condensation environmental growth ventilation
- Willing to be available and work flexible hours for weather related and emergency needs (i.e. early call in weekend call in and after hours call back).
- Must possess a valid Drivers License and have a good driving record.
- Willing to use personal vehicle to perform maintenance tasks on campus.
- Willing to participate in special training classes as required.
- Must possess good communications skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors co workers campus community and public.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- HVAC Certifications or License
- Experience with Schneider Controls
- Mechanical experience with belts pulleys motors fans dampers and actuators
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be willing and able to work outdoors with exposure to extreme heat and cold temperatures/weather
- Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools and equipment
- Must be able to lift up to 50 regularly
- Must be able to stand crouch and climb to use ladders and perform various types of physical labor.
- Must know how to operate power mowers chain saw power hedge trimmers and power leaf removal equipment.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
For full consideration applicants must submit a resume cover letter and the names and contact information of at least three references to David Brodeaur Director of Facilities Maintenance and Grounds through the Universitys online application portal.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the positions are filled. Background check required prior to hire.
For additional information about the University please visit: www.rio.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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