Salary: $19.11 - $28.66 Hourly
Location : Amarillo, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400393
Division: Auxiliary Enterprises
Department: 11_13_00_712515 - (ATHO) - East Campus Housing Rentals
Opening Date: 03/26/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 9

Summary

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next East Campus Housing HVAC Technician II who will be all-in on our mission and who will perform routine repairs and maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for East Campus Housing property rentals. This role ensures the proper functioning of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance. The technician will work independently and collaboratively to provide timely repairs, preventive maintenance, and excellent service to tenants while adhering to safety regulations and Amarillo College standards.
Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred: Some trade school or technical training in maintenance, HVAC, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Two (2) years of experience in HVAC maintenance and repair.

Preferred: Four (4) years of experience in HVAC maintenance and repair.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:
Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver's License with a three-year safe driving record.

Preferred: EPA Refrigerant Handling Certification.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency repairs to ensure housing units are move-in ready.
• Inventory- identifying and procuring necessary materials used in maintenance operations
• Performs resident maintenance work order requests and preventative maintenance as needed on occupied homes in a timely manner
• Exhibit professional behavior while assisting with the needs of tenants and co-workers
• Comply with all college, state and local procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Completes all work-related paperwork and time sheets in a neat, orderly, and timely manner.
• Coordinates with team leader in completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs additional duties or job functions that are required and deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of building distribution systems including low pressure steam distribution, heat exchangers, hot and cold deck systems, air handlers, and pneumatic and digital controls.
• Perform HVAC system inspections and manufacturer-recommended preventive maintenance.
• Perform major component replacement work in conjunction with central energy management and control system operators.
• Perform seasonal overhauls and instructs repair teams in transition of systems from heating to cooling and vice versa.
• Monitor and adjust system set points and output using remote computer links to the building's programmable logic controls. Performs resident maintenance work order requests and preventative maintenance as needed on occupied homes in a timely manner
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.) Available to respond to on-call schedule and events.
• Timely and regular attendance for all employees is required to ensure adequate staffing, positive employee morale, and to meet expected productivity standards throughout the organization.
• Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedules.
• Performs all other work-related duties as assigned.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates reliability by consistently showing up on time, completing tasks as assigned, and being available for emergency repairs and on-call rotations.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use maintenance-related software.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Proficient Interpersonal, Verbal, and Written Communication Skills to convey information effectively.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Comply with all college, state and local procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ability to work well with a team or independently.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations with toxic cleaning agents.
• Knowledge of proper methods of lifting and moving heavy objects.
• Knowledge of bio-hazardous materials and removal
• Knowledge of HVAC installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures
• Knowledge of refrigerant recovery.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to published guidelines.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Working knowledge of HVAC and associated systems employing computer-based monitoring and control devices.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment, plumbing, utilities, distribution systems, and controls, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to repair and/or replace building mechanical systems components, including programmable logic controls.
• Ability to use computer-based monitoring and control devices in maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC systems.

Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position.

Pay grade 9 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and maneuver heavy objects. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds individually and to lift and or transport objects more than two hundred (200) pounds with the assistant of other workers or appropriate handling equipment. Must be able to stop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or maneuver as required to work in confined spaces such as ceiling areas, sewer manholes, sewage ejector basins, etc. Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to climb and work on ladders or scaffolds as required to inspect repair lines or equipment located in ceiling and walls.

Working Conditions: Work involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous material, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, wet floors, cleaning agents, loud noises, and odors related to dirty houses, pet excrement, human feces and urine can be expected.

Work Environment: This position operates in Amarillo College rental homes and various campus facilities. During the performance of this position, the employee may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards as well as working in a variety of inclement weather and climatic conditions. Employee may be required to work with minimal to little supervision. Self-sufficiency is critical.

Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
Amarillo College offers benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Retirement Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule,

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