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HVAC Technician

Employer
Oglethorpe University
Location
Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA, 30319

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Details

Job Location: Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA

Position Type: Full-Time Staff

Job Category: Facilities

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the HVAC Technician will be responsible for the Universitys HVAC systems and infrastructure throughout the campus. Including inspecting, testing, repairing, installing, and modifying HVAC components and systems. The Facilities HVAC Technician will prioritize safety and communication in their work and have working knowledge of all HVAC safety regulations. The Facilities HVAC Technician possess a proven ability to read, interpret and work from blue prints, schematics, diagrams and operational manuals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operates and maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and control systems on campus.
  • Make necessary adjustments and calibration of related HVAC equipment.
  • Performs preventative maintenance, cleaning, adjustments, repairs, and replacement work in its entirety.
  • Takes necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable regulations when working with hazardous chemicals.
  • Uses personal protective equipment as required.
  • Maintains equipment records for scheduling on maintenance via the CMMS.
  • Monitors systems performance with continuous attention to malfunctions and repair needs.
  • Respond to emergency calls and work requests as required.
  • Make periodic building rounds to check all HVAC equipment is functioning properly.
  • Complete required documentation of repairs and service information through the campus work order system
  • Communicate with management any hazards or risks that require immediate attention
  • Ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts
  • Calibrate equipment to provided specifications
  • Inspect all student housing on a routine basis and assure that deficiencies are reported via the CMMS system.
  • Troubleshoot problems and make timely repairs.
  • Drives utility vehicles to and from work sites.
  • Must be able to work overtime when necessary.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external constituents in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to schedule and manage outside HVAC vendors when necessary.
  • Prepare and maintain reports and updates to management and personnel using internal data
  • Complete additional duties as assigned.

Position includes competitive hourly wage and generous benefits including paid time off, life insurance, tuition waivers, retirement savings plan with employer matching as well as health, dental, and vision insurance.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an HVAC program at a technical or trade school. Five years of related HVAC experience which includes repair/installation experience and knowledge of chillers, all types of building HVAC equipment and air delivery systems. EPA universal certification preferred. A valid Georgia drivers license. Experience in a University setting preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The Facilities HVAC Technician must have strong knowledge of building trades and preventative maintenance experience. Must possess strong skills in organization, communication and great customer service.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Majority of the tasks associated with this position will be performed indoors at multiple campus locations or buildings. Some duties will require the ability to function with exposure to season weather conditions. May have exposure to potential hazards. Ability to stand, bend stop, kneel, reach lift pull, push, and walk for a minimum of three hours. Also, must possess the ability to lift at least 45 lbs. using safe lifting techniques.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

Organization

Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is Atlanta’s only co-educational small private college, home to more than 1350 eclectic and engaged students from 33 states and 31 countries.

Renowned for the groundbreaking Oglethorpe Core, Oglethorpe's academically rigorous programs emphasize intellectual curiosity, individual attention, close collaboration among faculty and students, and active learning in relevant field experiences. Students connect theory and practice with the help of Oglethorpe’s A_LAB (Atlanta Laboratory for Learning), an incubator for experiential learning through internships, study abroad, civic engagement, and undergraduate research.

Oglethorpe is in an unprecedented era of growth and innovation, evidenced by increased enrollment and philanthropic giving, and new strategic entrepreneurial partnerships and programs. In 2018, Oglethorpe launched Flagship 50, a groundbreaking merit tuition scholarship program that matches all 50 states’ flagship tuition for qualified students. The 2020 Fiske Guide to Colleges named Oglethorpe one of only 20 “Best Buy Schools” in the nation and the only one in Georgia for the third year in a row.

This year marks the opening of the I.W. “Ike” Cousins Center for Science and Innovation and the Q. William Hammack, Jr. School of Business. Oglethorpe received a $50 million gift commitment, the largest in its history, from alumnus Bill Hammack ’73 to establish the new school of business. 

In the past five years, Oglethorpe has seen the addition of an award-winning campus center; a residential complex with six state-of-the-art classrooms; and the expansion of arts and athletics facilities. Oglethorpe’s study abroad venture with LeadAbroad has expanded its global footprint, with the development of five global campuses in Barcelona, Cape Town, Greece, Paris, and Rome.

Oglethorpe is home to the Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, and the Piedmont School of Atlanta. The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels compete in the NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association.

Location

Oglethorpe is ideally located in the newly-formed city of Brookhaven, an inner suburb of Atlanta recently cited as the safest city in the metro area and one of the most popular destinations for singles and families alike. The campus is situated on Atlanta’s famous Peachtree Road, less than a mile from the Brookhaven-Oglethorpe University MARTA station and easily accessed from all major interstates. The university is just minutes from Atlanta’s best shopping and dining.

Brookhaven boasts a variety of living options from large historic homes, mid-century bungalows, and newly-constructed homes, townhomes and apartments, including a new luxury rental apartment complex on Oglethorpe’s campus. Residents enjoy an extensive and growing system of parks and walking trails, nature preserves, annual festivals, and top-notch public and private schools.

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