Facilities General Mechanic

Middlebury College • Middlebury, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs various HVAC repairs, electromechanical repairs, preventative maintenance on campus building equipment, welding/metal fabrication. Troubleshoots HVAC devices and low voltage controls. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $28.14 - $33.11 per hour.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years experience in one or more of the following areas: millwright, plumbing/HVAC/electrical; welding; TIG, MIG, stick, gas (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW); appliance installation and repair; commercial kitchen equipment; generators and engines; basic machining.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills a must.
• Must be able to work independently with ability to troubleshoot complex problems spanning HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems in a large building environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license, with clean driving record, and own vehicle for transportation of self, tools, and procuring small materials.
• Furnishes own hand tools for plumbing/mechanical work.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn lockout /tag out procedures, confined space entry and electrical safety.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of fitness T6 – Emergency Generators (TQP) – Have or ability to obtain; Technical certifications for welding, propane, natural gas - Have or ability to obtain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs millwright activities including equipment reliability and preventive maintenance, belt and shaft alignments, work on conveyor systems, and rigging.
• Performs work on solenoids, actuators, and low voltage systems.
• Use of laptop and various software programs and network interfaces to communicate for troubleshooting, repair and calibration of sensors and other DDC equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and testing of standby emergency generators on campus.
• Coordinates outages and repairs as required.
• Performs yearly PMs including greasing and checking of fluids on various equipment.
• Perform metal fabrication and weld repair as necessary to build/rebuild various equipment and parts.
• Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Middlebury College and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist the department in obtaining and maintaining its mission.
• Work cooperatively with others and accept direction from supervisors.
• Performs associated facilities services maintenance work as requested, including, but not limited to: snow removal, event setup and cleanup, truck loading and unloading and grounds maintenance.
• Support teams of trades people skilled in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and automotive technology.

Benefits

• excellent compensation
• competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits
• generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens
• robust educational assistance programs
• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events.
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed