HVAC Technician - Nottingham, United States - The Maryland School for the Blind

Description

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionThe Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) continues to hire for the school year.

MSB offers rewarding career opportunities to individuals seeking to contribute and to grow with a school committed to helping children and young adults who are blind, deafblind or low vision with or without other disabilities.

Full time positions include an array of benefits - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, professional development, wellness programs, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement


POSITION TITLE:
HVAC Technician


SUMMARY :
Provides excellent customer service to the Maryland School for the Blind students and staff.

With supervision, is primarily responsible for the repair, maintenance and installation for all campus commercial HVAC/R equipment to include air handlers, split systems, air cooled chillers, boilers, water heaters, heat pumps, circulating pumps, refrigeration equipment, electric, pneumatic and DDC controls at the journeyman level.

This position also operates the campus energy management system and is considered emergency essential.


ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Essential Functions:
Performs troubleshooting, repairs, replacement, new installation and maintenance to all HVAC/R systems.
Operates the Siemens Computerized DDC Building Automation system. Vendor specific training will be provided.
Maintains related HVAC/R parts inventory.
Maintains personal and professional recordation via the school's computerized maintenance management system.
Assists other tradesman when necessary in the areas of but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.
Assists Facilities team with snow and ice removal and is essential during emergencies and inclement weather.


Marginal Functions:
1. Performs additional duties as assigned

CONDITIONS :

Equipment Used:

A variety of test equipment and measuring devices, power and hand tools as required for troubleshooting and repairing commercial HVAC/R equipment.

Occasionally operates grounds and snow removal tools, and some heavy machinery as needed.


Performance Standard:
Perform all assignments in a safe, professional, and timely manner 100% of the time

Work Environment:
Multiple indoor/outdoor environments with a variety of lighting and temperature conditions to include extreme heat and cold. Works from ladders, scaffolding and genie lifts which may be in excess of 20 feet.


Work Schedule:
40 daytime hours, Monday through Friday with daily 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break. Overtime is required on an occasional basis. This position follows a twelve-month work schedule. This position is considered on-call during non-work hours.


Pay Range:
$26.69-$32.48 commensurate with education and experience, in keeping with the Non Exempt Facilities Operations Scale

RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge, skills and general abilities:
Minimum of 5 years of related experience. Maryland State HVAC/R Journeyman's License preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of commercial HVAC/R systems.
CFC universal certification required.
Capable of troubleshooting malfunctioning systems using schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
General knowledge of the use and application of hand power tools in all of the above areas.

General knowledge of standard repair, replacement, installation, and maintenance procedures in electrical, pneumatics, plumbing, solder & brazing as it relates to repairing HVAC/R systems.

General knowledge of proper safety precautions and procedures related to assigned work.
General knowledge of various building automation systems.
Requires a class "C" driver's license and a driving record compatible with School standards.
Ability to push and pull more than 100 pounds and lift up to 50 pounds.
General Microsoft computer skills.
HS Diploma or GED equivalency required.

After six months in this position, the employee is required to have:
First Aid & CPR CertificationOSHA 10 Hour Certification Steps in the

Recruitment Process:
Submit your application.

If you meet the qualifications for the position, you will receive an email from our Recruiter to set up a phone screen.

Candidates who successfully complete the phone screen will be shared with the Hiring Manager/s for review.

Selected candidates will be contacted to set up 1-2 in person interviews with the Hiring Manager, usually including a campus tour and/or classroom observation (if applicable).Hiring Managers make hiring recommendations.

Recruiter contacts selected candidates to make conditional job offers.

(Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to: background check, physical, drug screen, TB tests, and reference checks.) **Please be advised that the MSB drug screen includes a screen for marijuana.

MSB reserves the right to deny employment based on a positive drug screen in accordance with its drug testing policy and in accordance with applicable law.

Salary Description $26.69-$32.48