A Maintenance Mechanic Level 1 in the (HVAC Shop) is responsible for ensuring the maintenance and safe compliance of all assigned Hamilton College Buildings and Infrastructure. This position provides general maintenance as well as a variety on new installations on campus. Expectations include: developing best practices, monitoring performance and maintaining the highest achievable building and infrastructure standards.

Responsibilities:

We expect each employee to act in a professional manner and to comply with the college’s Community Values. We expect that each employee will share the common values of respect and decency toward one another, as outlined in the college’s Strategic Plan.

• Works as directed by the Maintenance Mechanic Foreman and/or Manager, Technical Trades.
• Work generally on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, control systems, equipment and mechanical devices and systems. Maintains or repairs plant heating boilers, pumps, tanks and equipment.
• Inspects and services cooling towers, condensers, compressors, pumps, motors, fans and other parts of major air conditioning systems. Will be required to report major malfunctions to manager.
• Test condition of water being fed into boilers, once daily or as directed. Maintains records of temperatures and service problems encountered.
• Cleans rust, scale and carbon accumulations from boiler tubes, as required and directed. Typically twice a year.
• Works with or coordinates work performed by various service contractors on air conditioning, water treatment, boiler treatment, etc.
• Responds to emergency calls at all hours to correct minor problems in mechanical and or electrical systems.
• Assists other trades when work load requires.
• Performs minor renovation work including rough-in to finish
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, seminars, etc for the purpose of advancing knowledge, skills and ability.
• Responds to emergency calls at all hours to correct problems in mechanical systems.
• Keeps appearance of equipment and building work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintains all food service equipment and appliances belonging to the College.
• Position is expected to work a reasonable amount of overtime as required by college.
• Perform other duties at the discretion of management.

• High School Diploma plus ten (10) years of mechanical experience and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in HVAC maintenance environment. Technical degree and/or professional certifications in a relevant field required. Knowledge of all types of HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical work, and institutional maintenance.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with Windows-based personal computer system is a plus.

Please submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until filled.