HVAC/Mechanical Worker

**HVAC/Mechanical Worker** **Department:** Plant and Facilities Operations **Location:** Columbia, MO **Type:** Full-time **Pay:** $30 per hour **Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position** **Job Summary:** The HVAC/Mechanical Worker will perform the maintenance, repair and upkeep of heating and air conditioning equipment, electrical and plumbing operations, and chemical treatment of water used throughout campus. **Essential Functions:** - Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College’s vision, mission and values, and contributes to the development of the Plant and Facilities Department - Practice superior customer service. - Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned. - Display respect and civility to all constituencies in all communications. - Attend work timely and on a regular basis during the established hours of operation; work additional hours as business necessitates. - Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment. - Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and plumbing systems. - Assist in the maintenance of industrial water softeners. - Perform preventative maintenance on all HVAC/Mechanical equipment. - On alternating basis with mechanical shop, personnel, will be on-call every other week. - Assist with snow removal. **Required Core Competencies and Professional Experience:** - Ability to fluently read, write, and understand the English language. - Proficiency with the following, but not limited to: active listening; speaking; writing; critical thinking; judgment and decision making; monitoring; reading comprehension; time management; coordination; and management of personnel resources. - Proficiency for using a variety of computer and technology-related software and equipment, including Microsoft Office products and database systems. - Proficiency in using web-based technologies, including database systems. - Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with or without direct supervision. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills. - Experience in installation and maintenance of heating and air conditioning equipment. - Knowledge of electrical systems and operations. - Knowledge of plumbing systems and operations. - Knowledge of maintenance and repair of boilers. - Assist with snow removal. - Ability to work on-call. - EPA certification-Environmental Protection Agency licensure in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. **Preferred Core Competencies and Professional Experience:** - Knowledge in maintenance of industrial water softeners. - License in plumbing and/or electrical systems. - Technical school training **Required Level of Education:** High School Diploma or Equivalent **Preferred Level of Education:** Technical School in HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing & Electrical or similar **Special Requirements (if any):** - Valid Missouri E driver’s license or ability to attain one. - Must meet and maintain requirements as an approved driver for Columbia College. - Ability to move and lift minimum 50 pounds. **Physical Requirements:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must lift, carry and move a minimum of pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a frequent and regular basis. **Work Conditions:** The work environment characteristics d…