HVAC & General Maintenance Technician

Job Title: HVAC & General Maintenance Technician

Department: Physical Plant Maintenance

Reports To: Director of Physical Plant

Job Type: This is a full time, non exempt position.

General Description:

Detail-oriented HVAC technician to install, maintain and repair HVAC systems. The HVAC technician will be skilled in cleaning, adjusting and repairing systems. Assist with general maintenance duties across campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ø Installing, maintaining and repairing ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment.

Ø Identifying maintenance risks on equipment.

Ø Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems.

Ø Cleaning, adjusting and repairing systems, and performing warranty services.

Ø Performing emergency repairs promptly and efficiently.

Ø Providing technical direction and on-the-job training.

Ø Keeping daily logs and records of all maintenance functions.

Ø Complying with service standards, work instructions and customers' requirements.

Ø Assisting with customers' queries.

Ø Completes repairs in accordance to work orders and/or priorities.

Ø Daily and seasonal duties relating to all aspects of general maintenance.

Ø Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Ø EPA Section 608 Certification or North American Technician Excellence certification or similar certification preferred

Ø Varied work experience preferably in general maintenance and/or construction.

Ø Any combination of education training or experience that provides required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Ø Ability to operate various hand tools, power tools and machinery.

Ø Ability to repair equipment.

Ø Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Typical Physical Demands:

Ø Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day.

Ø Ability to lift, push or pull up to 100 pounds.

Ø Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, bend, walk or stand for long periods.

Ø Ability to be subjected to chemical, mechanical or electrical hazards.

Ø Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

Ø Ability to be subjected to motor or machine noise.

Ø Ability to wear protective clothing or work irregular hours.

Ø Ability to be exposed to dusts, fumes and odoriferous working conditions.

Ø Ability to use a computer.

Ø Effective mobility skills required to move about freely and quickly in office and on campus.

Ø Holds a valid Missouri drivers license.

Ø Able to drive any type of vehicle without restrictions, and able to drive any type of machinery as needed.

Work Schedule:

This is a 12-month non-exempt position requiring 40 hours per week with on-call responsibilities and occasional weekend, holiday and evening work as needed.

William Woods University promotes a student-centered learning environment valuing inclusion, creativity, and intellectual inquiry. Focused on professions-oriented education, we prepare learners for success.

William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993. Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs. With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system. William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.

William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer