POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

HEATING PLANT AND HVAC SPECIALIST

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Operates and repairs all types of HVAC/R equipment and systems.

· Performs construction and remodeling of HVAC/R systems.

· Assists in maintaining all temperature control systems.

· Assists with repair and maintenance of computerized fire alarm systems.

· Assists with repair and maintenance of computerized energy management system.

· Operates boilers and assists in maintaining all other types of heating systems.

· Performs and assists in minor electrical and plumbing maintenance and repair.

· Performs and assists preventive maintenance including repairing and replacing motors, bearings, pump seals, belts, etc. and assists with servicing equipment and cleaning filters.

· Performs housekeeping and color coding in all mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, tunnels, etc.

· Assists with purchasing and bid initiation to be sub-contracted or completed in house.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· High school graduate and two years (or equivalent) of refrigeration and HVAC training.

· HVAC Journeyman’s license and CFC certification preferred.

· Highly technical skills in computerized systems. Ability to read schematics.

· Good knowledge of practices, procedures, work methods, and equipment used in preventive maintenance and repair.

· Good knowledge of tools used in preventative maintenance and repair, such as drills, torches, meters, gauges, pumps, and CFC reclaim units.

· Good knowledge of plumbing, painting, A/C and heating, and electrical work.

· Ability to perform installations, repairs, and troubleshooting of mechanical and HVAC/R equipment.

· Good knowledge of all Code Compliance laws, rules, and regulations such as: M.S.D.S, CFCs, backflows, P.C.B.s, asbestos, confined Space Entry, Indoor Air Quality, etc.

· Good knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

· Ability to communicate effectively in orally and in writing.

· Requires flexible working hours. Some evening and weekend work.

CONTRACT: Full time (12 months) staff position. Starting salary range is $35,000 to $38,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. A physical examination and drug-screening may be required upon offer of employment.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Application review begins September 16, 2008, open until filled. Submit a Dixie State College application, cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to: Office of Human Resources, Dixie State College, 225 South 700 East, St. George, UT 84770. For more information please call (435) 652-7520 or fax (435) 656-4001.