HVAC Mechanic

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Bridgewater College seeks a full-time HVAC mechanic. The HVAC mechanic is responsible for maintaining, installing, and repairing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including campus steam distribution equipment.

The position will generally work 38 hours per week, Monday through Friday with occasional overtime and weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a working climate by installing, repairing, and servicing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC)systems.
• Keeps equipment, systems, and buildings ready for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Restores and repairs faulty or inoperative HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• Recommends changes and new HVAC installations.
• Complies with local, state, and federal codes and standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains HVAC maintenance parts and equipment inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed parts and equipment; verifying receipt of parts and equipment.
• Schedules and accomplishes assigned preventative maintenance programs in accordance with established directions and procedures.
• Maintains, services, and repairs hydraulic, air, gas, distilled water, and steam lines.
• Supports and assists the electricians in repair, replacement, maintenance, and/or installation of equipment and system components.
• Completes automated and manual work order assignments in a timely manner with appropriate documentation and follow-up.
• Works from ladders and power lifts.
• As a key member of the campus snow removal and emergency response teams, responds to weather conditions, maintains routine and emergency access, which includes operating trucks, equipment, and shovels to clear walkways, roads, and parking lots of snow and ice. Often this work requires working during nonstandard shifts with short notice.
• Supports various campus and athletic events by handling setup and clean up, i.e., chairs, tables, tents, etc.
• Perform other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of HVAC work experience required.
• CFC Certification required.
• Practical and applied knowledge of materials and tools utilized in HVAC trades required.
• Valid VA driver’s license in good standing as required by the BC driver policy required.
• Journeyman Gas Fitter Certification preferred.

This full-time position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 25 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu

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