HVAC Technician

Description

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

Assists in the general operations and maintenance of the mechanical, HVAC and associated systems to accomplish a smooth operating environment for all faculty, staff and students. Starting pay for this position is $27.20 per hour.

Essential Job Functions:

• Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent, reads and records operating characteristics of various heating, air conditioning, and gas distribution systems;
• Service and maintain HVAC systems including use and management of CFC compounds;
• Performs maintenance to all aspects of building operating systems;
• Assists in performing audits of all equipment and establishing and completing preventive maintenance programs;
• Troubleshoots and makes repairs to operating equipment, all controls and control equipment associated with building operating systems;
• Assists in installation, connection/disconnecting of various electrical devices, all voltages and performs troubleshooting of all type of electrical lines and equipment, as refers to HVAC equipment;
• Services and maintains the emergency powered generators;
• Serves as an on-call person for designated periods to respond to emergencies after normal working hours; In compliance with the Facilities Management On-Call and Overtime Policies. 
• Enforce and adhere to standard safety precautions.  Attend all mandatory training;
• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to a diverse academic community, fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from a variety of social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Facilities Management provides critical services to the college to ensure the safety of the students, faculty, and staff.  Facilities employees are critical personnel, which requires us to be present during inclement weather and all other emergencies.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Journeyman license required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Three years of field experience in building maintenance related to heating, air conditioning and refrigeration system required.
• Valid license or certification of CFC, electrical or similar trade.
• Individual must possess or obtain a CFC license within a specified period.

Knowledge And Skills

• General mechanical aptitude and the ability to solve complex mechanical problems on an emergency basis.
• Experience in copper brazing.
• Self motivated.
• Understanding of mechanical controls.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, climbing stairs, ladders, turning, stooping, crouches and lifting heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds.
• Mobility on campus necessary.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time
Holiday Shutdown Period
Staff Education and Development
Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children 
Gym Access
Pet Insurance
Free Library Access
Campus Bookstore Discounts
Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages

Application Instructions

If not applying by Indeed. *Apply via computer, please do not use a cell phone to apply. * Centre College uses Interfolio as their Applicant Tracking Software to review all applications for employment.  From the Apply button on the Centre Employment Page, you will be linked to create an Interfolio Account.  You will then set up a Dossier Account following the software instructions.  For the I am Question, select Other for Staff Openings.  Agree to Terms of usage and then Create your Profile.  Once your account is set up, you will select your opportunity from your Home Page, Complete Application Questions, Upload Cover Letter, CV/Resume/ and References.  Once the application and uploads are complete you will Submit your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you need any assistance with the application process,  please contact Interfolio support at 1-877-997-8807 or stephanie.franklin@centre.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a fundamental policy and in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Centre College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in the administration of any of its education or employment policies. Centre College hires and promotes its employees and admits its students on the basis of merit, qualification, and character.