HVAC I

Fort Lewis College•Durango, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HVAC I is a sub-journeyman-level position in Fort Lewis College’s Mechanical Systems Maintenance work unit. The work unit maintains, repairs, improves, and installs plumbing, heating, refrigeration, and ventilation systems and equipment to support teaching and learning. This role performs preventive and general maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and kitchen equipment; assists journeyman-level personnel with mechanical systems work; and uses the Physical Plant’s computerized work order system, TMA, to schedule, document, and close maintenance work. The position is classified as essential services and may be eligible for preapproved overtime, callback pay, and shift differential when applicable. The pay rate is $24.69 per hour.

Requirements

Two years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, or a combination of related education, a formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience totaling two years.
Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training, work orders, email, and SDS sheets.
Reading, writing, and oral comprehension skills.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, listen actively, and adapt to changing demands.
Ability to respond appropriately to supervision, follow policies and procedures, cooperate with supervisors and coworkers, and communicate courteously with internal and external customers.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
Ability to tolerate noise and vibration and work in inclement weather.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver license at the time of application and maintain a driving record acceptable under College policy to drive a campus vehicle.
Must complete a satisfactory criminal background check and post-offer evaluation of lifting abilities.
Must be able to work during inclement weather, special events, and emergencies, and arrive on time during campus weather closures to assist with weather emergencies.
Must be able to exert 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Must work near moving mechanical parts and may encounter toxic or caustic chemicals, explosive chemicals, propane, acetylene, natural gas, extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a higher education institution.
Work experience with a computerized work order system.

Responsibilities

Respond to preventive maintenance work orders and perform general and preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and kitchen equipment.
Maintain supply, return, and exhaust fans, including changing filters, cleaning equipment, adjusting or replacing V-belts, inspecting and lubricating bearings, performing minor motor repairs, and checking dampers, linkages, and coil valves.
Maintain furnaces, cabinet heaters, unit heaters, fan coil units, and VAVs, including checking gas valves, thermostats, and controls where applicable.
Perform preventive maintenance on kitchen equipment, including dish machines, conveyors, steamers, ice machines, grills, ovens, kettles, pulper systems, refrigeration coils, and related equipment.
Maintain fan-powered boxes, heat recovery units, and air compressors for pneumatic controls.
Assist journeyman-level personnel with installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical systems, including boilers, chillers, kitchen equipment, sewer and water systems, utilities, and air handlers.
Assist with maintaining water feed valves, relief valves, and backflow preventers, and with installing or replacing pumps, motors, couplers, motor mounts, seals, zone valves, and modulating valves.
Assist with installing or maintaining refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
Use the TMA computerized work order system for requested and completed work; check the scheduler for new preventive work orders throughout the day.
Organize preventive maintenance work orders, update equipment information, order needed parts, prioritize and assign unassigned work orders in areas of responsibility, and track and enter labor and materials.
Close completed work orders daily and document results in work order comments, keeping system information current and accurate.
Complete required training, review relevant handbooks and policies, participate in meetings, collaborate with colleagues, and pursue professional development aligned with institutional goals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage through State of Colorado employee benefits.
Retirement options through Colorado PERA, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee wellness resources.
Annual and sick leave.
Paid family and medical leave for eligible employees.
11 paid holidays.
Additional Fort Lewis College benefits and discounts.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Eligible for overtime when preapproved by the supervisor.
Eligible for callback pay and shift differential when applicable.