Mechanic III

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Under general supervision of the Engineering Supervisor, performs routine repairs and maintenance on heating, ventilating and air conditioning ( HVAC) systems including air distribution machinery, pneumatic and digital controls, hot and chilled water distribution, and variable volume systems. To provide an environment that is comfortable, safe, healthy and conducive to teaching, learning and working.

Perform routine daily inspections and maintenance of equipment assigned.

Will be required to use the preventive maintenance system while performing daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual inspections of HVAC equipment to maintain complete records.

Maintain all HVAC, mechanical equipment and control systems appropriately.

Reads, understands, and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and special equipment, building structures and finishes.

Maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacements, and installations on a wide variety of heavy-duty air conditioning, ventilation equipment, centrifugal chillers, refrigeration equipment and control systems to include pneumatic, electrical, electronic, direct digital and host computer control systems for both existing facilities and those under renovation.

Performs routine and preventive maintenance work to include operating, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, calibrating, testing, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, and other similar tasks on a wide variety of heavy-duty air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

May be called upon to assist other maintenance personnel in the completion of their work to include electricians, plumbers, carpenters, maintenance technicians, sheet metal workers, and others.

Responds to requests for maintenance and service from building occupants to include emergencies, maintenance problems, requested installations, modifications, tests, calibrations, evaluations, repairs, adjustments, and other similar tasks.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directly by Division management and supervision.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

SOME OVERTIME IS REQUIRED. LEAVE APPROVAL MAY BE LIMITED DURING PEAK ACTIVITY PERIODS.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
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