HVAC Mechanic/Stationary Engineer
Employer
Harper College
Location
Palatine, Illinois, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Mar 27, 2025
View more categories
ABOUT US
We are Harper Collegethe college in your community.
The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.
Harper College is now one of the nation's premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago's northwest suburbs. The College's academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.
At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associated Applied Science Degree in Refrigeration, Air Condition and Heating and or Trade school equivalent.
Experience: Five years in mechanical maintenance and operation of HVAC and related equipment in a 750,000 plus sq ft facility with a mixed-use distribution. Skilled knowledge in high- and low-pressure boilers, hermetic and centrifugal refrigeration machines, plant water management, and energy management/building automation systems. Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams. Proficient in the following trades: electrical, refrigeration, and piping.
Licensing: Valid Illinois Drivers' License,
Elgin or Chicago Stationary Engineer license
Refrigeration License
Pool Operator License (obtain within one year of hire)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Operates, diagnoses, inspects, repairs, replaces, services and performs preventive maintenance on utilities and HVAC equipment, such as but not limited to:
High and low-pressure boilers; steam and water traps.
Commercial size furnaces and air conditioners.
Hermetic centrifugal refrigeration machines.
Heating, cooling, chemical, sewage, storm drain and all other pumps.
Cooling towers; pipelines, valves.
Water heaters; water softeners, meters.
Motors; pumps, bearings, seals, belts.
Natural gas system.
Steam and water system.
Electrical distribution system.
Plant computerized automation system.
Other related HVAC and emergency equipment.
Prioritization of multiple issues over a 1.5M sq ft facility.
Informs co-workers regarding procedures and/orders of work orders (e.g. computerized energy management systems, researches parts/equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health, safety, building regulations.
Prepares documentation (e.g. records of refrigerants, daily paper work, time and materials, specifications, etc.) as required for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with regulations and/or conveying information.
Installs new parts and equipment as required.
Inspects College property and observes activities on College property for unsafe conditions which may lead to injury, takes appropriate action to correct any unsafe practice or condition and reports all other potential safety hazards to supervisor.
Proficient in rebuilding pumps.
Responsible for housekeeping, cleaning and painting of respective areas and equipment
Responsible for snow and ice removal duties.
Additional duties as assigned.
Employee must be on a 7 day/24hour on call weekly rotation for emergency events.
Operates motorized vehicles including but not limited to trucks, vans, gators, and lifts.
ABOUT THE TEAM
RESPONSIBILITIES
Employer
Harper College
Location
Palatine, Illinois, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Mar 27, 2025
View more categories
ABOUT US
We are Harper Collegethe college in your community.
The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.
Harper College is now one of the nation's premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago's northwest suburbs. The College's academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.
At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associated Applied Science Degree in Refrigeration, Air Condition and Heating and or Trade school equivalent.
Experience: Five years in mechanical maintenance and operation of HVAC and related equipment in a 750,000 plus sq ft facility with a mixed-use distribution. Skilled knowledge in high- and low-pressure boilers, hermetic and centrifugal refrigeration machines, plant water management, and energy management/building automation systems. Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams. Proficient in the following trades: electrical, refrigeration, and piping.
Licensing: Valid Illinois Drivers' License,
Elgin or Chicago Stationary Engineer license
Refrigeration License
Pool Operator License (obtain within one year of hire)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Operates, diagnoses, inspects, repairs, replaces, services and performs preventive maintenance on utilities and HVAC equipment, such as but not limited to:
High and low-pressure boilers; steam and water traps.
Commercial size furnaces and air conditioners.
Hermetic centrifugal refrigeration machines.
Heating, cooling, chemical, sewage, storm drain and all other pumps.
Cooling towers; pipelines, valves.
Water heaters; water softeners, meters.
Motors; pumps, bearings, seals, belts.
Natural gas system.
Steam and water system.
Electrical distribution system.
Plant computerized automation system.
Other related HVAC and emergency equipment.
Prioritization of multiple issues over a 1.5M sq ft facility.
Informs co-workers regarding procedures and/orders of work orders (e.g. computerized energy management systems, researches parts/equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health, safety, building regulations.
Prepares documentation (e.g. records of refrigerants, daily paper work, time and materials, specifications, etc.) as required for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with regulations and/or conveying information.
Installs new parts and equipment as required.
Inspects College property and observes activities on College property for unsafe conditions which may lead to injury, takes appropriate action to correct any unsafe practice or condition and reports all other potential safety hazards to supervisor.
Proficient in rebuilding pumps.
Responsible for housekeeping, cleaning and painting of respective areas and equipment
Responsible for snow and ice removal duties.
Additional duties as assigned.
Employee must be on a 7 day/24hour on call weekly rotation for emergency events.
Operates motorized vehicles including but not limited to trucks, vans, gators, and lifts.
ABOUT THE TEAM
RESPONSIBILITIES
Job ID: 477589752
Originally Posted on: 5/18/2025
Want to find more Construction opportunities?
Check out the 172,519 verified Construction jobs on iHireConstruction
Similar Jobs
Sign Up for Job Alerts
