HVAC Engineer

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Rhodes College will be closed for Winter Break December 20 2025-January 4 2026.

The Engineer is responsible for performing skilled duties including the operation installation maintenance and repair of air conditioning heating refrigeration ventilation and control equipment.

Job responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Performs operation maintenance installation and repair of A/C heating and refrigeration equipment.

• Analyzes and maintains chemical treatments for water in cooling towers and boiler systems.

• Installs repairs and services motors pumps and fans.

• Repairs replaces sets up calibrates and operates control equipment to ensure efficient operation of equipment.

• Installs repairs and replaces various sized compressors.

• Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions on mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and systems assigned to A/C and heating.

• Performs inspections of all A/C and heating equipment and systems including water lines valves drives belts steam traps expansion tanks etc.

• Operates and assists in maintenance of electrical/pneumatic control systems.

• Cleans and maintains wall heaters residential furnaces; replaces air filters.

• Responds to emergencies during evening and nighttime hours.

• Monitors inventory and reorders parts and supplies as required.

• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.

Job Qualifications:

• High school degree or GED equivalency preferred.

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

• Valid driver license required.

• Third-class steam or Third-class refrigeration license for Memphis/Shelby County required.

• First-class steam or First-class refrigeration license for Memphis/Shelby County preferred.

• Three (3) years of work experience in A/C and heating field required.

• Must possess excellent customer service skills utilizing strong analytical skills excellent communication interpersonal and administrative skills and be detail-oriented.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry forty (40) pounds; Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds from floor to waist.

• Ability to lift forty (40) pounds from waist to shoulder and shoulder to overhead.

• Ability to tolerate sustained overhead and bending.

• Ability to work from a ladder.

• Ability to carry equipment weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds up a ladder.

• Repetitive use of various hand tools.

• May be exposed to chemical mechanical or electrical hazards.

A complete application includes a cover letter a resume and the names of three references.

Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellentbenefitspackage and a great working environment.

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