Building Maintenance Specialist - HVAC

40 Hours | Flexible schedule to meet department needs to include possible evenings and weekends

Install, maintain, and repair the College's HVAC/Refrigeration systems.

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and industrial HVAC/R systems, including rooftop units (RTUs) and kitchen equipment.
• Familiarity and understanding of operating and maintaining a campus BAS system.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Inspect facilities and prioritize repairs, improvements, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret work orders, schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Replace defective components, wiring, and mechanical parts; perform system upgrades and modifications as needed.
• Ensure plumbing, water, sewer, electrical, mechanical, and emergency backup systems remain fully operational.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and completed work. Accurately document all service details using the college's work order management system.
• Perform maintenance and emergency service as needed, including after-hours on occasion.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulatory requirements; identify and report unsafe conditions. Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely
• Maintain your tools, and parts inventory to the highest standards
• Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
• Other duties to support the functions of the department may include: painting, carpentry, plumbing, etc. as needed
• Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent from a technical/trade school with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and/or Stationary Engineering or 10 years related commercial experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid state driver's license
• EPA- Universal certification. Ability to follow all EPA guidelines in recovery, record keeping and reporting.
• Proven experience in maintaining and troubleshooting commercial or industrial HVAC systems, kitchen equipment, and various other equipment.
• Working knowledge of compressors, condensers, evaporators, controls, and electrical systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and system optimization.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn technological applications

• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and practices is required
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and technical documentation.

• Ability to work with others
• Responsible, trustworthy, thorough, and committed
• Organizational skills and self-directed
• Willingness to work in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
• Ability to work with heights
• Willingness to make decisions that govern the activities of others
• Ability to safely move and lift up to 75 pounds unassisted
• Ability to see, including the ability to perceive color, depth, and texture
• Ability to smell

• Commitment and respect for diversity, equity, inclusiveness and the MCC Behaviors of Excellence
• Understanding of and commitment to the College mission, vision, values, and goals
• Ability to perform all the essential functions, skills, and specifications of the position

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

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