Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated skills and experience equivalent to at least three to five years of commercial or residential HVACR experience.
• Current Maryland Journeyman or Master HVAC License, which must be maintained.
• Refrigeration Transition and Recovery Universal Certification.
• Valid driver's license with two or fewer points.
• Ability to work during emergency weather events, including snow, hurricanes, and tornadoes, and respond to campus emergencies when called.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, procedures, and service manuals.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn departmental policies, procedures, mechanical systems, and proper use of tools and materials within a 90-day probationary period.
• Ability to wear a respirator such as an N95, with required medical evaluation and annual fit testing.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• 2L training.
• Maryland Master HVAC License.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Building Operations and Maintenance in developing an ongoing preventive maintenance program.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on air conditioners, air handlers, fan coil units, motors, bearings, pumps, filters, belts, thermostats, condenser and evaporator coils, fume hoods, exhaust fans, and cooling towers.
• Work on rooftop units, split systems, VAV systems, heat pumps, geothermal systems, HVAC controls, and related mechanical equipment.
• Repair or replace bearings, fans, motors, actuators, controllers, pumps, and refrigeration equipment.
• Use automated control systems to monitor and control building temperatures; do not substitute control-system actions for making necessary repairs.
• Provide information for ordering supplies and materials or order them directly when requested.
• Perform minor electrical work, including replacing fuses, receptacles, switches, and contactors and resetting breakers.
• Adjust controls, thermostats, and timers.
• Ensure seasonal equipment changeovers are completed properly and on time.
• Train HVAC technicians in safety practices, procedures, and proper equipment use.
• Test cooling-tower chemicals and take appropriate action based on test results.
• Coordinate with outside contractors performing contractual work on chillers and cooling towers.
• Perform periodic repairs such as replacing floats, cleaning or replacing sump-pump strainers, and replacing pumps.
• Clean equipment in related areas and keep mechanical rooms and work areas clean.
• Complete work orders promptly and provide daily updates when work has been performed.
• Participate in team projects, including installing, cleaning, and removing window air conditioners; setting up stages; turning over residential buildings for summer conferences; and preparing buildings for students' return.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs as requested and perform snow removal.
• Operate, maintain, and safely use College equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and perform other duties as assigned.
• Report during College closures and emergency weather events and respond to campus emergencies when called.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for full-time employees.
• 403(b) retirement accounts.
• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.