HVAC-R Technician

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working TitleHVAC-R Technician

Brief Position OverviewMontana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU! The following are reasons why you should join our team :

Work-life balanceHolidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating HolidayVacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years;

after 10 years the accrual rate increases)Sick Leave - Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.

Employee and Dependent Tuition WaiverOpportunities to engage in professional development opportunitiesCommitted to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance ProgramMedical Benefits that are robust and affordableVisit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package includingMedical, Vision, and DentalLife Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.

Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.

Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career pathsCampus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.

Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Position Number

DepartmentFacilities Services

DivisionFacilities Services

Appointment TypeClassified

Contract Term

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

Union AffiliationPlumbers

FTE1.0

Benefits EligibleYes

CompensationHourly

SalarySalary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract TypeClassified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment TypeOpen

Position Details

General StatementPerform new construction, remodel, maintenance of HVAC systems of campus properties and buildings. This includes but is not limited to Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, soldering, welding, troubleshooting, testing, purchasing, installing, and fixing.

Maintenance of Hot Water Boiler Systems and Steam Boiler Systems. Welding and Fabrication.

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform general plumbing services including new construction, remodels, maintenance of HVAC systemsOperate and maintain Hot Water Boilers and Steam BoilersEstimate HVAC work and projectsComplete Welding and Fabrication DutiesPerform scheduled inspectionsPerform record-keeping activities to show the details of the maintenance that was completedEnsure preventative maintenance is done on schedule by maintaining detailed recordsWork safely and encourage safe working behaviors from others so that a safe work culture is developed and maintained.

Participate in and complete all safety training on timeReport incidents or injuries immediatelyParticipate in required and optional safety training and drills

QUALITIES

• Punctuality - is consistently at work and on timeExcellent oral communication skills; communicates positively with all stakeholdersExcellent written communication skills;
• able to read and interpret written informationExcellent customer service skills - manages difficult or emotional customer situations;

responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Requires tenuous physical labor; some heavy lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in some inclement weather.

Position will require working from ladders, scaffolding and heights. Job hazards will be working with power equipment. Safety consciousness is required to minimize job hazards.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MANDATORY REPORTER : All employees of Montana State University Billings are Mandatory Reporters. They must report information to the Title IX Office (Director of HR) as soon as they become aware of alleged discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, gender, or any other protected class (see HR's harassment policy for more information).

This includes, but is not limited to, alleged sexual assault.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Education Required

Journeyman level knowledge and abilities of HVAC systems.Boiler Operator's LicenseKnowledge and skills in the maintenance of boilers

Experience Required

Weld using Arc, MIG, TIG, Brazing, and Soldering.Able to cut with torch, CAC and hand toolsMust be able to read blueprintsAbility to perform computer operationsAbility to write descriptions and perform as - built prints

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

This position has supervisory duties?

Posting Detail Information

Announcement NumberS00910P

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date04 / 08 / 2024

Close Date04 / 22 / 2024

Open until filledYes

Special Instructions Summary

Quick Link for Internal Postingshttps : / / employment.msubillings.edu / postings / 6982

Diversity StatementMontana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination.

As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference.

In support of the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran's preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.

edu.MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website : http : / / www.

msubillings.edu / humres / eeos.htm