HVACR Specialist - Facilities Management

HVACR Specialist I – Facilities Management Job Description

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Specialists perform skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. Under direct supervision, responsibilities include preventive maintenance on equipment such as furnaces, radiant heaters, chillers, air handlers, window units, evaporative coolers, and refrigeration units; maintenance of auxiliary equipment; inspection of equipment, meters, gauges, and occupied areas;

troubleshooting electrical circuits and repairing or replacing components; diagnosing equipment failure and testing system functions; installing new components to improve energy efficiency; purchasing parts and maintaining inventories; storing, handling, and disposing of coolants and chemicals; and performing related duties as assigned.

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVACR equipment and auxiliary components.
• Inspect equipment and instruments and log operating data.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system failures.
• Install or modify components to improve energy efficiency.
• Purchase parts, maintain inventory and records as required.
• Store, handle, and dispose of chemicals per regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to estimate material and labor, secure technical advice, diagnose failures, design system modifications, and meet lower‑level requirements.
• Working knowledge of commercial heating and cooling systems, including but not limited to chilled water systems, boiler systems, high‑tonnage air handlers, walk‑in coolers/freezers, reach‑ins, ice machines, air vacuum, air compressors, and laboratory exhaust systems.

Only current CSN employees with at least six months of continued service are eligible to apply.

Four ten‑hour shifts Thursday through Sunday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (subject to change based on college needs). May require travel between campuses.

Grade 32, Step 5 – $69,948.00.
Benefits include: 19.25% PERS retirement plan, vacation & sick leave, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, health insurance with optional FSAs/HSA, supplemental insurance (long‑term care, short‑term disability, legal), tuition discounts for students and dependents, employee discounts, and professional development opportunities.

• Resume detailing major duties of previous positions.
• Cover letter.
• Unofficial college transcripts (optional).

Position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding. The college is an equal‑employment‑opportunity/affirmative‑action institution. Applicants may be required to undergo a criminal background check and demonstrate job‑related tasks. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. are employed; visas are not sponsored.

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