Air Conditioning Mechanic II

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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees.

We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

Responsible for maintaining and repairing the HVAC and refrigeration equipment under limited supervision. Monitors and maintains the chilled water treatment and energy management system to maintain the comfort level of the buildings. May serve as the lead in the absence of the supervisor. This role may work some weekends, during college closings, and is required to report in times of equipment failure or outage.

• Provides guidance, mentorship, and leadership to others. Trains users in the operation of new or modified systems and programs.
• Provides prompt and courteous service to service requests; answers, screens, researches, informs, advises, records, processes, provides progress updates, and follows up all customer requests efficiently and expeditiously as received by telephone and work orders.
• Creates and analyzes the mechanical equipment database for life expectancy planning. Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots the refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems and related equipment. Determines causes of malfunction and replaces or repairs defective parts or elements.
• Develops an energy utilization program. Collects and analyzes data to establish long‑range goals.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance regarding specific matters within area of expertise to internal and external stakeholders. Conducts research and assists others in conducting research.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structure, and pipe and electric systems for the College.
• Changes the filter in air conditioners, performs plumbing and electrical repairs on heating and air conditioning or other mechanical systems, and analyzes and chemically treats water at the control cooling tower according to prescribed schedule.
• Prepares required reports for various internal and external requests.
• Responsible for compliance with appropriate State, Federal, and local safety regulations to include but not limited to OSHA, EPA, and NFPA to ensure a safe learning and working environment. Follows established safety practices.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Six (6) years of related work experience in a combination of the following areas:
  Commercial industrial air conditioning systems;
  Maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

• HVAC and refrigeration service and installation techniques.
• Methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of heating and air conditioning equipment.

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management.
• Delivering a high level of customer service.
• Performing with a high degree of accuracy.
• Research and data analysis to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations and plans of action.

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment, capacity to prioritize, process, and execute multiple projects at a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration…