"Commercial HVAC Service Technician"

Commercial HVAC Service Technician

The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) is the central coordinating and support organization for a highly regarded cluster of seven independent colleges known as The Claremont Colleges. TCCS, with about 300 staff members, provides exceptional shared services to 9,000 students, and almost 3,600 faculty and staff. TCCS staff work in both student-facing services as well as administrative and operational services. Our numerous departments are located throughout The Claremont Colleges campus in the beautiful city of Claremont, California.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Commercial HVAC Service Technician performs advanced inspection, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation of complex commercial HVAC systems and related components. This position serves as a senior level technician, assists with planning and coordination of work, and supports system reliability across campus facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain and repair HVAC equipment including Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, DX systems ranging from 2 to 200 tons, split systems, VRF ducted and ductless systems, water pumps, heat pumps, fans, air handler units, heating units, refrigeration equipment, and air compressors.
• From interpreting blueprints, manufactures' instructions, and written or verbal instructions, determine the sequence of operations required to maintain, repair, and adjust air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Perform periodic or special preventive maintenance inspections to ascertain the general condition of the equipment and make recommendations for repairs as necessary to keep the equipment in good operating condition.
• Replace compressors, pumps, pump seals and motors.
• Perform factory level equipment start-ups, and emergency service calls.
• Complete service reports with accurate notes, readings and recommendations
• Access and navigate building automation control systems through front-end computer terminals
• Perform the recommended routine preventive maintenance on the equipment.
• Troubleshoot problems using appropriate electrical, mechanical, or pneumatic testing equipment.
• Adjust pneumatic, mechanical, and electric controls, including calibrating, replacing, and setting for appropriate temperatures and pressures.
• Assist in the installation of major new air conditioning systems, including installation of ducts, piping, various air conditioning units, and related equipment.
• Perform Air Conditioning Shop and Central Facilities Services duties.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma, or the equivalent through additional education, training, and/or experience beyond the minimum required.

Experience: At least seven to ten years (7-10) of demonstrated experience in commercial HVAC applying the techniques of the trade.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fluent English language skills, including ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write.
• Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, determine linear measurements, compute areas and volumes of conventional shapes and forms, and compute approximate weight of objects.
• Ability to climb ladders, crawl in attics and under buildings, lift and carry heavy equipment, bend, stoop, work from heights, and work in uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to work under all weather conditions.
• Be able to be contacted by telephone during non-working hours.
• Be available for overtime work and to be on-call.
• Be able to wear protective clothing and equipment as required by the tasks being performed.
• Be able to work in a safe manner and comply with all applicable OSHA and Cal/OSHA rules.
• Present a neat and professional appearance and be capable of performing all tasks and presenting oneself in a manner that reflects favorably on CFS and TCCS, and of promoting the interests of these organizations throughout The Claremont Colleges and TCCS.
• Thorough knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration thermodynamic and psychometric principles.

Other:

• Universal EPA certification.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.
• A valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to TCC's automobile liability insurance provider.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with VRF systems including service, replacement, installation, set up and commissioning for Mitsubishi, Carrier and LG VRF systems.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) or Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• HVAC/R Mechanic Certificate

Work Schedule: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Will be added to the on-call rotation to include weekends. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the organization or business unit.

COMPENSATION:

Pay: The pay range for this position is $40-$45 an hour.

Benefits: This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including:

• medical, dental, vision,
• 10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required),
• group life insurance,
• generous time off,
• professional development funds,
• discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment,
• access to fitness facilities,
• and more!