HVAC Technician
Category:Career Service
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Department:Facilities
Locations:Niceville, FL
Posted:Aug 7, 2025
Closes:Open Until Filled
Type:Full-time
Position ID:191351
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About Northwest Florida State College:
In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.
Salary: $32,841 - $45,855
Job Description:
Perform assigned duties as an HVAC Technician. Duties will include HVAC systems, utilities' system, fire alarm systems, sewage lift stations and gas-fired equipment. Maintain and operate all assigned equipment or systems. Perform other assigned duties as directed.
The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively carry out its mission.
Responsible for maintaining HVAC systems, utilities system, fire alarm systems, sewage lift stations and gas-fired equipment.
Check operating requirements of equipment, records, logs and other required data.
Make rounds of all equipment rooms, checking each unit for proper operation and condition.
Perform maintenance and operation tasks as scheduled.
Maintain proper records and logs of all equipment, conditions and events in areas of responsibility.
Maintain and check conditions of cooling tower(s) and closed loop water systems.
Chemically treat systems to maintain PH within specifications.
Perform required checks and inspections of all equipment on campus.
When an emergency exists with equipment or systems such as water, power, gas and fire alarm, or other areas maintained by the Physical Plant, remain on campus until conditions are corrected or until released by the proper authorities.
As a part of the college's risk management tool annual mandatory compliance training is required.
Perform other assigned duties as directed.
EMERGENCIES
When any emergency exists with equipment or systems such as water, power, gas and fire alarm/or other areas maintained by Physical Plant, the Skilled Craftsman (HVAC) will remain on campus until conditions are corrected or released by the proper authorities.
When emergencies occur the Skill Craftsman (HVAC) will respond and cooperate when a message is received from the Director, Physical Plant, Supervisor of Plant Operations, Police Department or other persons in authority. They will report to campus, notify the guard or person who contacted them and try to resolve the problem on standby as stated in paragraph one (1) until someone can resolve the problems.
Benefits
Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available.
College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation/annual leave)
Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
36-hour, 4-day workweek (Monday - Thursday) available to many departments
Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events
Requirements:
High School diploma or its equivalent
One (1) to four (4) years of documented relevant work experience
Vocational Certificate from a certified vocational school in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning or equivalent field experience required.
Field experience in large industrial centrifugal chillers, cooling towers and pumps preferred.
Must possess a natural aptitude for and a working knowledge of varied mechanical and electrical systems.
Leadership skills in personnel management and utilization of personnel preferred.
Ability to perform heavy industrial work, lifting a minimum of 35 lbs.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Employment is contingent on passing a physical.
Additional Information:
Classification: Career Service
Grant Funded: N
Location: Niceville
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Application Instructions:
All sections of the application must be completed.
Please provide a complete application package that includes all of the following:
NWFSC Application.
Resume.
A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
Copies of unofficial transcripts.
*After submitting your resume, the following page will allow you to upload additional documents. The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB. Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate documents to reduce file size.
If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.
Category:Career Service
Subscribe:New Job Alerts
RSS Job Feed
Department:Facilities
Locations:Niceville, FL
Posted:Aug 7, 2025
Closes:Open Until Filled
Type:Full-time
Position ID:191351
Share
About Northwest Florida State College:
In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.
Salary: $32,841 - $45,855
Job Description:
Perform assigned duties as an HVAC Technician. Duties will include HVAC systems, utilities' system, fire alarm systems, sewage lift stations and gas-fired equipment. Maintain and operate all assigned equipment or systems. Perform other assigned duties as directed.
The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively carry out its mission.
Responsible for maintaining HVAC systems, utilities system, fire alarm systems, sewage lift stations and gas-fired equipment.
Check operating requirements of equipment, records, logs and other required data.
Make rounds of all equipment rooms, checking each unit for proper operation and condition.
Perform maintenance and operation tasks as scheduled.
Maintain proper records and logs of all equipment, conditions and events in areas of responsibility.
Maintain and check conditions of cooling tower(s) and closed loop water systems.
Chemically treat systems to maintain PH within specifications.
Perform required checks and inspections of all equipment on campus.
When an emergency exists with equipment or systems such as water, power, gas and fire alarm, or other areas maintained by the Physical Plant, remain on campus until conditions are corrected or until released by the proper authorities.
As a part of the college's risk management tool annual mandatory compliance training is required.
Perform other assigned duties as directed.
EMERGENCIES
When any emergency exists with equipment or systems such as water, power, gas and fire alarm/or other areas maintained by Physical Plant, the Skilled Craftsman (HVAC) will remain on campus until conditions are corrected or released by the proper authorities.
When emergencies occur the Skill Craftsman (HVAC) will respond and cooperate when a message is received from the Director, Physical Plant, Supervisor of Plant Operations, Police Department or other persons in authority. They will report to campus, notify the guard or person who contacted them and try to resolve the problem on standby as stated in paragraph one (1) until someone can resolve the problems.
Benefits
Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available.
College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation/annual leave)
Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
36-hour, 4-day workweek (Monday - Thursday) available to many departments
Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events
Requirements:
High School diploma or its equivalent
One (1) to four (4) years of documented relevant work experience
Vocational Certificate from a certified vocational school in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning or equivalent field experience required.
Field experience in large industrial centrifugal chillers, cooling towers and pumps preferred.
Must possess a natural aptitude for and a working knowledge of varied mechanical and electrical systems.
Leadership skills in personnel management and utilization of personnel preferred.
Ability to perform heavy industrial work, lifting a minimum of 35 lbs.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Employment is contingent on passing a physical.
Additional Information:
Classification: Career Service
Grant Funded: N
Location: Niceville
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Application Instructions:
All sections of the application must be completed.
Please provide a complete application package that includes all of the following:
NWFSC Application.
Resume.
A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
Copies of unofficial transcripts.
*After submitting your resume, the following page will allow you to upload additional documents. The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB. Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate documents to reduce file size.
If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.
Job ID: 488910324
Originally Posted on: 8/10/2025
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