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Lead HVAC Technician

Employer
South Georgia State College
Location
Douglas, GA

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Title:Lead HVAC Technician Department:Physical Plant Administration Job Category:Staff Regular/Temporary:Regular Open Date:03/05/2019 Description:

MAJOR DUTIES:

  • Working Supervisor
  • Overhauls and services refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating units by repairing or replacing and adjusting worn or broken parts on condensers, compressors, evaporators, fans and water vacuum pumps; tests refrigeration equipment.
  • Leads HVAC Technicians in the performance and completion of HVAC mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Preventative maintenance of HVAC systems on the Douglas campus.
  • Leads and ensures proper maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC related systems including boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, pumps, air compressors, generators, blowers, fans, variable frequency drives, and computerized maintenance controls.
  • Programs and monitors occupied and unoccupied space for energy savings and scheduling.
  • Available after hours in the case of emergencies.
  • Works with Supervisor for needed upgrades and major issues.
  • Makes sure all filters are changed properly and tracks inventory.
  • Performs other job-related functions as requested.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

  • Ability to exhibit a positive attitude and to deal with coworkers, students, faculty and staff tactfully and courteously in order to maintain effective service-oriented relationships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Skill in locating, diagnosing and correcting defects in HVAC systems and equipment.
  • Computer skills and ability to understand HVAC insight system.
  • Considerable knowledge of standard trades practices, use of materials, test equipment and tools.
  • Ability to multitask and coordinate multiple projects.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

Position reports to Physical Plant Coordinator.

GUIDELINES:

Guidelines include college policies and procedures, department policies and Board of Regents policy and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK:

  • Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.
  • Success in this position contributes to the efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance of all department operations.

CONTACTS:

  • Contacts are typically with students, co-workers, other college personnel and members of the general public
  • Contacts are typically to provide services; to give or exchange information; to resolve problems; to motivate or influence persons; or to justify, defend or negotiate matters

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • The work is typically performed while standing, or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending or crouching.
  • The employee occasionally lifts heavy objects.
  • The work is typically performed in the field setting.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

  • The work consists of varied administrative and supervisory duties and coordination of primary functional areas
  • Strict regulations and responsibilities related to department systems and applications contribute to the complexity of the position

Required Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Refrigerant handling certification/ EPA License
  • 5 years’ experience in HVAC
  • Vocational degree in HVAC
Desired Qualifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Commercial or Residential HVAC license
  • 10 years’ experience in HVAC
  • Experience with DD automated controls

Organization

Waycross College is a two-year college and one of the newest institutions in the University System of Georgia. It is located in rural southeast Georgia and serves a ten-county area adjacent to the Okefenokee Swamp. Five major buildings, including a new state of the art Student Services Center, are located on the 150 acre campus. Off-campus classes are offered in the city of Hinesville.

The College is widely recognized as a place for students who want to enter the job market with a solid foundation in liberal arts or transfer successfully to a baccalaureate program at a four-year institution. The College does an excellent job of preparing its students for both.

Waycross College is a non-residential college of 980 students. The student body is diverse, and the average age is 25. Students may choose to major in one of 30 associate degree programs in areas such as business, criminal justice, history, psychology, and teacher education. Flexible class scheduling and an academic support center assist students in making the most of educational opportunities. Waycross College students perform well on the Regents’ Test and have good success upon transferring to four-year institutions. The Adults Start College Grant helps returning non-traditional students achieve success in higher education.

Partnerships with the community are particularly evident at Waycross College. The College is an active supporter of the Okefenokee Arts and Entertainment Alliance.

There is no lack of outside activities for students. Concerts, special lectures, social events, cultural exhibits and intramural sports are just a few of the extracurricular activities offered at Waycross College. Students also may participate in leadership opportunities through Phi Theta Kappa, the Multicultural Student Alliance, the Drama Club and Outdoor Adventurers Club.

Waycross College was founded in 1970 by the University System of Georgia to serve the growing southeast Georgia region. Classes began in 1976.

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