Maintenance Technician - HVAC Lead

Edgewood College is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician – HVAC Lead. The incumbent reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. Duties may include varied aspects of building maintenance but primary emphasis is on maintenance and performance management of commercial HVAC systems. This position is designed for a technician who can work both as a team member and independently without direct supervision in order to improve the overall maintenance and energy efficiency of complex and varied heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in multiple buildings. HVAC systems consist of hundreds of electrical, electronic, and mechanical parts. Depending upon the day, the HVAC technician may be maintaining a system, diagnosing and repairing problems, or installing and replacing components or entire systems. Strong customer service skills are essential. Successful candidates will have a good work ethic, possess good attitude and initiative and the desire to continually improve process and performance in the Facilities Operations Department.

Responsibilities

Primary technician in charge of all aspects of effective and efficient operation of campus HVAC systems including boilers, chillers, air handlers, cooling towers, condensers, rooftop units, furnaces and heat pumps.

• Maintain inventory (vehicles, tools, equipment) of all HVAC equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Diagnoses causes of problems and / or failures in heating / air conditioning systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and / or systems repair and / or replacement needs. Determine when maintenance and repairs can be made in-house and when the services of heating and cooling contractors are needed for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance and non-scheduled repairs of HVAC equipment. (Coil cleaning, boiler blow down, change filters, periodic calibration of controls, removal and replacement of heat pump units, balancing, re-commissioning, etc.)
• Maintain log of preventative and responsive maintenance of all campus HVAC equipment. Informs personnel regarding procedures and / or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and / or complying with building and safety regulations.
• Timely entry and detailed completion of work orders using a computerized work order system.
• Determine, implement and execute a preventative maintenance checklist for each campus HVAC system. Performs routine and preventive maintenance as needed for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of HVAC systems.
• Oversight of HVAC contractors when necessary.
• Daily monitoring of building control and automation systems, both digital and pneumatic.
• Daily monitoring of fume hoods to ensure proper operation and efficiency.
• Responsible for monitoring energy usage in HVAC systems on campus and making recommendations for increased efficiency.
• Responsible for short range and long-range planning of HVAC and building automation system replacement for budgetary reasons. Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and / or repair.
• Act as the department liaison in regards to energy conservation and sustainability.

Perform duties of preventative and responsive maintenance on equipment and building systems. This could include one or more of the following areas depending upon talent and expertise :

Depending upon areas of expertise, providing training and oversight to other maintenance technicians or student workers at the request of the Maintenance Manager.

Other assignments :

Job Qualifications

Necessary Education or Work Experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

Other Qualifications

Edgewood College, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and references to :

Edgewood College

Human Resources – MTHV

1000 Edgewood College Drive

Madison, WI 53711

E-mail : humanresources@edgewood.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

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