Blinn College
Description
Join Blinn College’s Brenham Campus as an HVAC Technician II, performing preventive maintenance and routine repairs on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. This full-time role offers moderate independence while you continue developing your technical proficiency.
What you'll do
- Perform preventive maintenance according to the established program and demonstrate proactive maintenance procedures.
- Respond to and complete work requests involving HVAC/R units and systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair HVAC/R systems, related electrical wiring, refrigerant or water lines, components and complete units.
- Participate in HVAC/R department projects and established safety programs to support a safe work environment.
What you'll bring
- High school diploma or GED, supplemented by vocational or special training in air conditioning, electrical or mechanical fields.
- Two to four years of progressively responsible experience maintaining and repairing HVAC/R systems.
- Apprentice-level state license where applicable, approved EPA certification to handle and purchase refrigerants, and valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Knowledge of HVAC/R equipment, preventive maintenance, minor and major repairs, troubleshooting and applicable safety procedures.
- Ability to prioritize work independently, communicate with coworkers and customers, and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft O365 products and a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather, with prolonged standing on concrete and walking over uneven terrain.
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, stretch, twist, climb stairs and ladders, and lift 50 pounds and unstable objects.
- Near visual acuity, depth perception, field of vision and color vision are required.
- Ability to take after-hours calls; overtime may be required for work in progress or emergencies.
- Preferred experience includes chilled-water and hot-water systems, direct-expansion air conditioning, gas-fired heating, and higher education or public facilities.
- NCCER Core + Trade Level 1 certification and OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour certification are preferred.
Benefits
- College-paid health insurance: 100% for full-time employees and 50% for dependents; life insurance benefits equal twice annual salary.
- Annual leave includes 96 vacation hours, 40 discretionary hours, 16 personal hours, plus eight sick hours each month.
- Paid college-designated holidays and spring, Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks total approximately 25 days per year.
Pay: $35,360 per year
How to apply
Ready to apply? Review the opening and complete your application through Blinn College’s career site using the link below.
https://blinn.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/212?c=blinn