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FACILITY SERVICES SPECIALIST - HVAC

Position Number: 9806409
Location: Lake Jackson, United States
Position Type: Facilities Management

FACILITY SERVICES SPECIALIST - HVAC

Salary Range: $22.16 - $33.24 Hourly
Position Type: Full Time
Category: Facilities

Description
Brazosport College Job Description

Position Title: Facilities Services Specialist - HVAC

Department/Division: Facility Services: Facility Maintenance

FLSA Status: Not Exempt

Pay Grade: Grade 9

Reports To: Chief Facilities Officer, Facility Services

Position Summary

Ensures proper operation and maintenance of college heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, as well as acceptable indoor air quality in all facilities.

Essential Functions

Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and limited repairs on HVAC systems and related mechanical/electrical equipment throughout campus, including air handling units, package units, compressors, pumps, motors, exhaust fans, motor controls (VFD), and associated components. Evaluates equipment operation, interprets system conditions, identifies mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues, and determines the most effective method for restoring proper operation. Obtains necessary materials, parts, tools, and equipment to complete assigned work. Ensures safe work practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable maintenance standards are followed while performing mechanical and electrical tasks. Coordinates with mechanical, electrical, and controls contractors performing campus work to support timely repairs, preventive maintenance, and system reliability.
Overseas and maintains HVAC operations at the Central Plant, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, compressors, vacuum pumps, and related water treatment systems; monitors and makes adjustment using the Building Automation System (BAS), reviews daily HVAC system reports, and recommends system improvements.
Works on special projects on campus to repair and facilitate the overall improvement in the facility operation; works with other Facility Services Specialists and Technicians to complete assigned tasks requiring a team of workers
Assists in the Energy Management System and monitors the performance of HVAC cooling and heating systems. Performs miscellaneous repairs and/or assists with construction projects on the college facility. Completes work order forms and logs time and costs. Assists with hurricane and severe weather preparedness.
Serves weekly on-call rotation (Thursday - Wednesday)
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
100% on-site presence.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

High school diploma required. Associate's Degree in Industrial Technology preferred.
Three (3) years of HVAC experience.
Training or general working knowledge of HVAC systems, BAS controls, and mechanical and electrical systems.
Preferred knowledge of computer integrated energy management HVAC mechanical and electrical control systems.
Mechanical and electrical switch gear operations proficiency.
Ability to operate lifting equipment such as Genie Lift, Forklift, and JLG.
Ability to use mechanical and electrical tools.
Ability to use forklift when unloading materials and supplies at receiving area.
Discuss work orders and building or equipment maintenance problems with supervisor, other Facility Service Specialists, staff and contractors. Use two-way radio. Must have the ability to meet the needs and concerns of college customers. Must possess the ability to get along with others, work under stress, and follow directions.
Creativity required to analyze electrical or other maintenance problems and determine most efficient manner of repair or resolution of problems; creatively use tools and equipment to correct problems that cannot be resolved through traditional methods; use judgement and knowledge or electrical principles to maintain safety; organize work load daily and set priorities.
Read manuals; electrical schematics; safety instructions; warnings; blueprints; work orders.

EQUIPMENT USED:

List equipment you regularly use on your job.

Duty 1: tools and equipment to perform proper PM's on mechanical and electrical equipment (grease guns, oil, etc.).

Duty 2: computer to monitor the overall performance of the Energy Management/BAS systems.

Duty 3: pressure washer and cleaning tools for HVAC coils, screens and air handling equipment.

Duty 5: various volt meters, drill motor, rotary hammer, portable band, pipe threading machine, electric lift and a wade range of hand tools.

Duty 5: scaffolds and various types of ladders.

Preferred Qualifications

Universal 608 certification, State of Texas ACR certification.

Physical Demand

Description

STANDING/WALKING

For most tasks on tile, carpet, and concrete to maintain and repair air handling units; on ladders to maintain or repair ceiling mounted air handling equipment.

SITTING

VISION

To find air handling units in ceiling; to see internal workings and diagnose problems; to remove and replace parts, motors, and filters. Color perception required.

HEARING/TALKING

To communicate with persons throughout campus who report problems with air conditioning; to communicate with co-workers; to listen for air leaks, motor, pump and bearing problems.

LIFTING/CARRYING

Ladders, tools, parts, equipment.

FINE DEXTERITY

To perform mechanical and electrical work with small tools, parts, or wires; work on the inside of machinery and/or equipment.

HANDLING

Tools, equipment, supplies; required to move large or bulky items such as filter boxes, doors, or lumber; bi-manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination required.

KNEELING/CRAWLING

To repair or maintain mechanical and electrical equipment at floor or elevated levels; in the boiler room or pent houses may be required to assume a variety of positions to work under and around pipes and other structures and fixtures; to work overhead may be required to twist while lifting, pushing or pulling.

CLIMBING

Ladders and stairs; balance required to work on ladders to clean and service HVAC systems or change filters.

REACHING

To change filters; repair and replace belts; work on overhead HVAC units.

PUSHING/PULLING

Changing filters, pulleys, belts, bearings, motors, pumps, etc.

FOOT CONTROL

To drive college vehicle and equipment on and off campus. To operate powered man lifts and lifting equipment to inspect and repair mechanical and electrical equipment. To drive college fork lift as required.

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