HVAC Controls Systems Technician

Phillips Exeter Academy•Exeter, NH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Contributes to the mechanical services team which includes the heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing shop operations with an emphasis in HVAC by maintaining, repairing, and installing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment, ensuring effective and efficient operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial/residential HVAC systems operations/maintenance and installation including direct experience with computer based/ DDC controls and energy management programs required.
Successfully complete upon hire a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
Clean Driving record upon hire (reviewed annually).
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment as appropriate for the work assignment.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred, preferably in HVAC Technology or a related field.
Universal EPA Certification for handling all applicable refrigerants preferred.
NH State Gas License preferred.
Firm knowledge of and experience with building automation controls similar to those currently in use within the Academy is preferred. (Schnieder Continuum/EcoStruxure; Siemens; Tridium Niagara)
A working knowledge of mechanical operations and hands on HVAC maintenance, including electrical, electronic and pneumatic control equipment, steam and hydronic heating systems and air conditioning systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Read, write and modify Building Automation Software (BAS) Sequence of Operations code and use the BAS digital logic controls to make changes to equipment operation, building schedules, software programming, creating historical logs/trends in addition to make changes at the application and equipment level.
Perform daily system checks and operation of several software applications for building control systems.
Monitor and control and maintain HVAC equipment.
Strategize/implement energy saving practices on campus in addition to using BAS for troubleshooting, diagnosing and evaluating needed repairs of mechanical equipment.
Perform skilled preventative maintenance & repairs on HVAC systems and BAS control network.
Inspect, install, operate, repair, modify and test digital, electrical, mechanical, and electronic control equipment related to heating, air conditioning, fume hood, steam distribution and exhaust systems.
Respond to and address urgent mechanical system repair issues on both HVAC and plumbing equipment.
Maintain safe working conditions on the job and in the shop.
Required to be on-call in the event of an HVAC or plumbing emergency.
Perform other duties as assigned including support to Facilities Operations.