HVAC Mechanic, Engineer, or Sr. Engineer

About this role

Job Title:

HVAC Mechanic, Engineer, or Sr. Engineer

Department:

Physical Plant

Job Description:

Rhodes College is hiring three positions for Physical Plant, which may be filled at any of the following levels, based on the selected candidates’ experience and

qualifications

• HVAC Mechanic
• HVAC Engineer
• Sr. HVAC Engineer

To be considered for an opportunity, applicants must meet the job requirements for one of the three positions listed. A complete application includes a cover letter, a resume, and the names of three references.

• Shift:
• Tuesday thru Saturday, 7:30am - 4:30pm (January
• June)
• Tuesday thru Saturday, 2:30pm - 11:30pm (July
• December)
• Job Title: HVAC Mechanic
• Job Summary:

The HVAC Mechanic performs skilled duties including the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, and control equipment.

• Job

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, sets up, calibrates, and operates control equipment to ensure efficient operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoots and performs preventive maintenance on equipment and systems assigned to a/c, heating, and ventilation, plumbing and electrical.
• Performs inspections of all A/C and heating equipment and systems, including water lines, valves, drives, belts, steam traps, expansion tanks, etc.
• Operates and assists in maintenance of electrical/pneumatic control systems.
• Cleans and maintains wall heaters, residential furnaces; replaces air filters.
• Monitors inventory and reorders parts and supplies as required.
• Responds to emergencies during evening and nighttime hours.
• Job

Requirements

• High school degree or GED equivalency, preferred.
• Three (3) years of work experience in A/C and heating field required.
• Universal Refrigerant recovery certificate required.
• First-class steam or first-class refrigeration license for Memphis/Shelby County preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• A valid driver’s license, required.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills utilizing strong analytical skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills, and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, required.
• Ability to see sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to work from a ladder.
• Job Title: HVAC Engineer

Job Summary: The HVAC Engineer is responsible for performing skilled duties including the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, and control equipment.

• Job responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
• Performs operation, maintenance, installation, and repair of A/C, heating, and refrigeration equipment.
• Analyzes and maintains chemical treatments for water in cooling towers and boiler systems.
• Installs, repairs, and services motors, pumps, and fans.
• Repairs, replaces, sets up, calibrates, and operates control equipment to ensure efficient operation of equipment.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces various sized compressors.
• Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and systems assigned to A/C and heating.
• Performs inspections of all A/C and heating equipment and systems, including water lines, valves, drives, belts, steam traps, expansion tanks, etc.
• Operates and assists in maintenance of electrical/pneumatic control systems.
• Cleans and maintains wall heaters, residential furnaces; replaces air filters.
• Responds to emergencies during evening and nighttime hours.
• Monitors inventory and reorders parts and supplies as required.
• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.
• Job

Requirements

• High school degree or GED equivalency, preferred.
• Three (3) years of work experience in A/C and heating field, required.
• Third-class steam or third-class refrigeration license for Memphis/Shelby County, required.
• First-class steam or first-class refrigeration license for Memphis/Shelby County, preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• A valid driver’s license, required.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills utilizing strong analytical skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills, and be detail-oriented.
• Job Title: Sr. HVAC Engineer

Job Summary: The Sr. Engineer performs skilled duties including the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, and control equipment

• Job responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
• Analyzes and maintains chemical treatments for water in cooling towers and boiler systems.
• Cleans and maintains wall heaters, residential furnaces; replaces air filters.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces various sized compressors.
• Installs, repairs, and services motors, pumps, and fans.
• Monitors inventory and reorders parts and supplies as required.
• Operates and assists in maintenance of electrical/pneumatic control systems.
• Performs inspections of all A/C and heating equipment and systems, including water lines, valves, drives, belts, steam traps, expansion tanks, etc.
• Performs operation, maintenance, installation, and repair of A/C, heating, and refrigeration equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and systems assigned to A/C and heating.
• Repairs, replaces, sets up, calibrates, and operates control equipment to ensure efficient operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.
• Responds to emergencies during evening and nighttime hours.
• Job

Requirements

• High school degree or GED equivalency, preferred.
• Five (5) years of work experience in A/C and heating field required.
• First-class steam and first-class refrigeration license for Memphis/Shelby County required.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• A valid driver’s license, required.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills utilizing strong analytical skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills, and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, required.
• Ability to see sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to work from a ladder.
• Physical Demands for all three positions:
• Ability to lift and carry forty (40) pounds.
• Ability to lift sixty-three (63) pounds from floor to waist.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds from waist to shoulder and shoulder to overhead.
• Ability to tolerate sustained overhead and bending.
• Ability to work from ladders.
• Ability to carry equipment weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds up a ladder.
• Repetitive use of various hand tools.
• May be exposed to chemical, mechanical or electrical hazards.
• Benefits Highlights:
• 403 (b) Retirement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time (11 days)
• Sick Time (12 days)
• Paid Holidays (21 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Remission
• For a full list of our benefits and additional information, please navigate to our benefits site.
• Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment.