Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) Mechanic

Bryn Mawr College has an opening for a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) Mechanic.

POSITION OBJECTIVE :  This position requires skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of industrial and commercial heating ventilation and air-conditioning equipment and controls. This employee must perform work as specified by the HVAC foreman and will be required to follow written and oral work orders to achieve department goals of operating and maintaining safe and efficient building systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs all required preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment. Starting / stopping equipment General cleaning Removal / installation of serviceable parts Change air / water filters Calibrating controls Adjusts industrial – capacity vents and ducts Charges refrigerants into compression or fluids into systems Tests joints for leaks Drains / flushes systems Test / treats boiler feed water Greases / oils equipment
• Performs preventative maintenance and repair on refrigeration units, cooling towers, boiler, manual / automatic combustion control systems / burners, generators, air compressors and gas / oil boilers.
• Performs minor renovations to building spaces. For each project, estimates time, materials, and labor required to perform specific tasks. Coordinates other assignments and prioritizes work as needed.
• Skilled in the operation of pneumatic and electronic control systems; understands and operates a computerized energy management program. Calibrates and adjusts pneumatic controls.
• Reads and understands blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Maintains good working relationships with campus faculty and staff, and students.
• Coordinate efforts and provides guidance to contractors working on campus.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and come up with workable solutions.
• Records work in computerized work order management system.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or directed.

SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY :

SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

ADA Considerations :

Must have sufficient manual dexterity to perform tasks such as handling tools. Must have sufficient hearing and vision for safety awareness.

Must have ability to :

Application Instructions

To express interest in this role, please with a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION :

Bryn Mawr College is a private liberal arts institution located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It has a long tradition of educational excellence and offers a dynamic and challenging work environment. The campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as most major highways. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community; candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to