HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

About Us

Biola University is a nationally ranked Christian university located in the heart of Southern California. Ranked #1 as the most comprehensively Christian university in North America. Learn

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about our Recognition and Rankings highlighting Biola's academic strength. Since 1908, we've committed tobiblically centered education, intentional spiritual development and career-ready preparation. Our vibrant learning community of faculty, staff and students are unified and guided by Biola University's core values as focal points for the lifelong patterns we aim to develop : Truth, Transformation and Testimony. We invite you to join us - working together to integrate faith and learning in powerful ways!

Basic Function and Responsibilities :

According to available resources, the HVAC Technician will perform the duties peculiar to and normally required in the HVAC trade, follow recognized procedures and techniques for such work and assist other technicians in installation and service work requiring multiple technicians as needed. The HVAC Technician may also perform a wide range of multi-trade activities beyond the scope of normal HVAC service activities based on need and the ability of the technician to perform such multi-trade tasks.

What We Do

The Facilities Management Department is a collaborative effort of twelve service areas. Each manager and their respective teams are dedicated to the Mission, Vision and Values of Facilities Management and those of the University. Facilities Management is responsible for campus planning, new construction and remodeling of existing spaces. The department is also responsible for maintaining the buildings and grounds for safe and effective use by the campus community. This is accomplished through maintenance programs initiated by Facilities Management as well as through service provided for the community in response to Work Requests.

What we offer - Amazing benefits and more…

Tuition Waiver : 80% or 100% tuition coverage—supporting your continued education or that of your dependents.

Retirement Contributions : Up to 5% employer contribution to your retirement plan.

Generous Time Off : Enjoy 10 vacation days annually, plus extended time off during the holidays. 12 sick days, and 2 bonus days

Summer Flexibility : Half-day Fridays during the summer months.

Health & Wellness : Excellent and comprehensive healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well-supported.

Purposeful Work : Contribute to a mission-driven university that values community, faith, and excellence.

Typical Job Duties and Responsibilities :

Inspects and operates air conditioning units and machinery to determine that all are functioning properly.

Read thermometers and gauges; records readings.

Maintains and repairs HVAC systems.

Tests efficiency of systems with instruments and makes adjustments to thermostatic controls and blowers.

Lubricates and / or services compressors, motors, and other moving parts of HVAC equipment as needed.

Tests systems upon repair before placing them in normal operation.

Insures, according to available resources, that all Campus, learning, working and living environments are suitable for their designed purposes to the extent that HVAC equipment is required to provide that suitability.

As needed, assist other Service Technicians with repairs and installations requiring multiple technicians.

As needed, assist the HVAC preventive maintenance program.

Keep supervisor informed of significant events and circumstances related to technician's responsibilities.

Also ensure that all communication with members of management, co-workers, students, staff, and faculty is accurate and to the point as it relates to the business at hand.

As needed and as skill levels permit, assist other trades in the overall maintenance of the Campus.

Take responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of paperwork.

Perform each day's tasks according to the work-order system as dispatched by the Facilities Services Dispatch Office.

Provide maximum customer service, accurate communication, and extreme courtesy to all students and members of staff and faculty. Supervision Received :

Manager, Environmental Systems Supervision Over Others : None Qualifications :

A. General :

4 years-minimum experience in maintenance of HVAC systems. Self motivating; ability to work with others in support of HVAC installations and repairs; ability to share knowledge; ability to meet due dates on paperwork and work orders; able to remain steadfastly positive in the face of adversity.

B. Education :

High School graduate or it's equivalent. C. Skills :

Superior skills in the operation of most basic power and hand tools common to the trades' areas. A basic electrical knowledge; ability to work from plans customary to the trades areas; electrical schematic reading; simple piping knowledge; ability to braze piping. Technician must have the ability to communicate effectively with consumers of services, and to cooperate with Manager of Central Plant & HVAC, and fellow workers. D. Safety :

Must consider safety one's primary job, both for personal, co-worker and public benefit, and must have general knowledge of safe working practices and of CAL-OSHA requirements. E. Requirements :

Bend : Frequently

Squat : Frequently

Crawl : Frequently

Climb : Frequently

Kneel : Frequently

Handle Objects : Frequently

Push / Pull : Frequently

Reach Above Shoulder Level : Frequently

Sit : Occasionally

Stand : Frequently

Use Fine Finger Movements : Constantly

Carry / Lift Loads over 50 Pounds : Frequently

Read / Comprehend : Constantly

Write : Constantly

Perform Calculations : Frequently

Communicate Orally : Frequently

Reason and Analyze : Constantly

Chemical / Biological Agent : Frequently

Construction Activities : Frequently

Contact with Water / Liquids : Frequently

Drive Motorized Equipment : Frequently

Confined Spaces : Occasionally

Elevated Work Location : Occasionally

Temperature Variations : Frequently

Hiring Range : $25.00 - 30.00 per hour

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