Maintenance Worker II - Hvac - FT

Under the general direction and supervision of the Physical Plant Superintendent, the Maintenance Worker II - HVAC position is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of HVAC equipment. This includes equipment in all instructional facilities and Cafeteria. The person in this position must be able to work with and supervise student employees. This is a full-time regular position based on a 260-day work calendar.

Southeast Community College offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including, but not limited to medical/dental insurance, 403(b) retirement with College matching contribution, vision insurance, flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement. Southeast Community College also offers extensive leave plans. In addition, Southeast Community College makes available to all full-time employees the use of "Ben Dollars" (cash-in-lieu potential for certain coverage levels) to cover medical and dental premiums.

Essential Functions

Basic Maintenance and Repair

Maintains, services, repairs, and installs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. This includes doing routine maintenance, doing diagnostic work to determine the cause of problems, installing components, and replacing complete units at times in campus heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (instructional facilities, cafeteria, and recreation facilities). This includes working on motors, air conditioning units, refrigeration units, and electronic and pneumatic controls.

Assists Other Maintenance/Repair Workers

Assists the electrician with repair and installation of electrical components, pull wire, install conduit, and hook-up electrical circuits. Assists with repair, maintenance, and installation of plumbing systems.

Tool and Supply Management

Operates power tools, and test equipment and uses hand tools in the performance of work responsibilities. Responsible for the safe operation of hand tools, and equipment while performing various essential functions of the position: pliers, dikes, screwdrivers, nut drivers, pipe wrenches, socket wrenches, special tools for Amana HTM equipment, thermometers, manifold gauges, volt-ohm meters, refrigerant recovery/recycling system, electric drill, sheet metal cutters, black light, tubing cutters, oxygen acetylene brazing equipment, velocity meter, capacitor analyzer, relay analyzer, circuit tracer, pipe threader, and leak detector.

Inventory

Responsible for maintaining the inventory of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing parts needed for maintenance of equipment.

Use of Materials

Works with cleaning solvents, fluxes, refrigerants, and other hazardous materials.

Operates College Pickup and Vans

Operates college pickup and vans on campus and public streets for transporting tools, and equipment and repair components.

Supervises Student Workers

Responsible for work assignments and supervision of student workers assigned to this position.

Communication

Must be able to communicate with supervisor, staff, and faculty in a timely, factual, clear, concise, and meaningful manner.

Read Blueprints

Must be able to read blueprints and construct or remodel according to prepared plans.

Emergencies

When on emergency standby, must be able to be on campus and respond to emergencies within 15 minutes.

Promote/Support Diversity

Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. Make concerted efforts to implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment. Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community, and promote and support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO, equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Marginal Functions

• Unlock campus buildings and do early morning facility checks (daily).

• Assist with snow removal from steps, walks driveways, and parking lots.

• Assist with the maintenance of sanitary sewer lines and operation of sewer cleaning equipment.

• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.

• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.

• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, understand, and/or follow instructions related to working with hazardous materials.

• Ability to communicate with supervisor, campus staff, and student workers, both orally and written.

• Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting and moving techniques.

• Technician-level knowledge in service and maintenance of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment. Also knowledge of installation and repair of plumbing systems and fixtures.

• Knowledge of proper refrigerant usage.

• Physical Demands:

• Stand on feet for extended periods (3-4 hours). Walk on hard surfaces.

• Lift 80 lbs. on an occasional basis. Carry 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.

• Bend, stoop, or squat to floor level on a repetitive basis. Hand-eye coordination to operate equipment.

• Reach overhead on a repetitive basis.

• Climb on ladders or scaffolding to heights of 24 feet. Work outside under extreme hot and cold conditions.

• Work in areas with noise, some requiring the use of hearing protection. Work in areas requiring the use of safety glasses.

• Work in areas involving dust, odors, fumes, and gases.

• The individual must possess the skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.

• Minimum of four (4) years of technical level experience in air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and refrigeration service and maintenance, OR an associate degree in Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, and Refrigeration and three (3) years of experience.

• Valid Nebraska driver's license by date of employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Past employment references indicative of successful performance in the Maintenance area.

Salary

$22.10 per hour

Southeast Community College makes available to all full-time employees the use of "Ben Dollars" (cash-in-lieu potential for certain coverage levels) to cover medical and dental premiums)