Maintenance/HVAC Technician

Maintain, repair, and replace hot water system components, condenser, and chilled water systems, including pumps, control valves, heat exchangers, and related controls. Maintains, repairs, and replaces air-moving, heating, cooling, humidification, and filtering conditioning units, solar panels, electronic and pneumatic modulating thermostats, pressure and volume controls.

Perform minor installation or modification work on heating and cooling systems and controls, including planning the work; estimating the cost of the work; and ordering the materials, supplies, and equipment required.

Operates energy management or building automation systems that control heating and cooling systems.

Modify and control systems in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure the physical condition of all buildings and systems within buildings operate at optimum levels.

Back up resource to work as groundskeeper, or general utility person on other shifts.

This position is considered an essential employee during emergency closings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and fitness for duty test. Must possess a valid Maine driver’s license. Five years of experience in commercial boiler operation or related experience preferred. Good to superior references in that field and a HS diploma or GED is required. Additionally, employee should be able to provide solid documentation of hands-on experience in automotive, plumbing, HVAC, or millwright skills. Trade skills at a mid-grade professional level are desirable. Must have ability to adapt to adverse weather conditions and situations. Must be able to participate in on-call duty rotation. Must be able to respond to after-hour call-ins for snow removal operations and/or other emergencies in a timely matter. Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and nights when necessary. Must have regular and punctual attendance. Must be able to work independently or as part of a team and adhere to college policies. Positive attitude is a must.

Thomas offers a competitive benefits package to include:

Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 6% 403(b) matching plan, paid vacation, paid sick leave, thirteen paid holidays, on-site gym, meal discounts and free tuition for employees, spouse and dependent children.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and names of three professional references. Please include an email address on your application materials.

Thomas College is an equal opportunity employer.
Thomas College's mission is to prepare students for success in their personal and professional lives, and for leadership and service in their communities.
Salary Description
$26.00 to $30.00