Troubleshoot basic mechanical or control problems, determine parts needed, and complete work in a timely and orderly fashion. Perform preventative maintenance tasks on HVAC systems and equipment such as filter changes, pump repairs, motor replacements, cleaning, and safety inspections.
Plan daily and weekly work schedules in order of priority and maintain basic work order records. Recommend equipment modifications due to building space use changes. Maintain boiler rooms and air-handler rooms in a clean and organized manner. Perform a variety of other skilled and unskilled tasks in support of the Maintenance Department as requested by the HVAC Supervisor or the Physical Plant Director.
Able to understand or willing to learn control systems. Perform maintenance on small appliances. Reporting Relationships: This position reports directly to the HVAC Supervisor.
Be available for on-call. Equipment Used: This position requires the use of many tools, which include an HVAC basic tool kit, infrared thermometers, digital thermometers, combustible gas detectors, digital carbon monoxide detectors. Other tools include the computer, with programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Express, the Johnson's Control Metasys System, and a Facilities Maintenance Software. The telephone, handheld radio is used to communicate with personnel and clients. Required to carry a personal
cell phone for on-call during non-scheduled hours. Working Environment: The physical environment consists of a variety of conditions.
From indoors to outdoors, cold or hot weather, light or dark, and subject to any weather. This position is exposed to chemicals, high voltage, elevated workspaces, and moving parts. Tight, narrow spaces are also encountered. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements consist of sitting and standing for an extended period. Must be able to lift and move heavy objects of at least 80lbs safely. Assistance can be requested for heavier materials. Must be able to work in confined spaces and high noise situations. Also, must have the good manual dexterity to sort through and use tiny parts.
Snow removal during the winter months. Education and Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Two years of work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of chillers, air-handling systems, water distribution, boilers, heat pumps, and control systems. Specialized HVAC technical training is recommended. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Technician Universal EPA Handle Refrigerant Job Knowledge/Skills Required: A familiarity with personal computers and word processing and spreadsheet management software.
Written and verbal communications skills. Basic knowledge of construction and installation. Basic knowledge of electricity sufficient to troubleshoot and repair basic electrical control circuits. Basic knowledge of safety procedures and practices as they relate to the HVAC trade. Working knowledge of refrigerant theory. Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with other workers during the workday. Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement emergency repairs. Ability to climb ladders, crawl, see small objects, and use fingers to sort small parts. Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses repair, and maintenance.
About Bethel University The mission of Bethel University, affiliated with the Missionary Church denomination, is to be a community of learners building lives of commitment for leadership in the Church and world. Bethel's liberating academic programs challenge the mind, enlarge the vision, and equip the whole person for lifelong service. Launched in 1947, Bethel is urban situated in the northern Indiana region hosting 250,000 residents, seven colleges (including Notre Dame), the 2nd largest shopping district in the state of Indiana, 15,000 businesses, 50 parks, and beautiful riverwalk developments in South Bend and Mishawaka.
Resort venues on Lake Michigan are 45 minutes away. The university community is composed of about 1,500 traditional and adult/graduate students from 35 states, 90 students born outside the United States, and 225 full-time employees. Bethel also hosts more than 8,000 guests annually to arts productions, 25,000 annually in conference services, and many thousands of community members in support of 40 national athletic championships. Bethel's 20,000 alumni occupy 49 states and 64 world areas and enjoy a medical school acceptance rate double the national average, 100% job placement rate in Nursing whose program was ranked No.
7 in the United States, a Top 4% finish nationally in competitive math performance tests, and 100% pass rate every year on the national performance standard for a unique academic major in American Sign Language. For more information visit our website at www. bethelunviersity. edu Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, interaction, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws.
In keeping with the mission of the institution, Bethel University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle Covenant and to enforce a religiously based statement of responsibilities for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University, as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).
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