Job Description

Description:

Maintenance Technician - HVAC

POSITION: Maintenance Technician - HVAC

SUPERVISOR: Director of Facilities

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Department

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, the person in this position is responsible for performing daily maintenance operations and activities in assigned areas. Develop effective work processes and solve operational problems. The person in this position should have experience with Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system installation, maintenance, and repair.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform heavy physical work indoors and out with exposure to various hand and power tools, drive a motor vehicle, and/or operate various types of equipment.
• HVAC experience, including installing, maintaining, and repairing various HVAC systems, as well as performing preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Program Universal Certification preferred. Also, willing to pay for certification for the right candidate.
• Ensuring compliance with appliance and OSHA standards.
• Surveys assigned work area to determine maintenance or construction needs; inspects work in progress for compliance with plans that are in place.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Responds to emergencies as requested; coordinates activities with other responders; directs the work of staff and utilization of resources to effective repairs and ensure the safety of the community.
• Communicate an effective interaction with coworkers, managers, subordinates, and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

• A high school diploma or GED with knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repair is preferred.
• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Program Universal Certification preferred. Also, willing to pay for certification for the right candidate.

Experience:

• 1+ year of experience as an HVAC technician.

Other:

• Knowledge of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating.
• Valid driver's license and be insurable for vehicle operation.
• Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to order job materials and cost materials for jobs.
• Ability to use tools and operating equipment for the job intended.
• Ability to withstand exposure to vibrations and noise from machinery and to use appropriate safety equipment to minimize exposure.

TIFFIN UNIVERSITY SPONSORED BENEFITS

Tiffin University offers excellent benefits. All full-time employees of Tiffin University are eligible for our full-time benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with employer incentive contribution, Employer Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability, 403b Retirement with Employer Match, Time Off (annual and sick leave), Observed Holidays, Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence: Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb and reach.
• Ability to use tools and operating equipment for the job intended.
• Ability to withstand exposure to vibrations and noise from machinery and to use appropriate safety equipment to minimize exposure.

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

We are firmly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our beliefs. Candidates who have worked with diverse faculty, staff, and students and can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Tiffin University actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working, and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for employees, applicant for employment, students or applicant for admission, access to educational opportunities on the basis of race, religion, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, social-economic class, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer