Skilled Tradesman HVAC

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Essential Duties

• Troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls equipment such as compressors, pumps, air handlers, air dryers, heat exchangers, other environmental changing devices, other mechanical equipment or electrical, and electronic components.
• Installs, maintains or repairs valves, electric valves, heat transfer equipment, ventilation and air distribution equipment.
• Installs and replaces all types of pumps, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, according to prints, specifications, diagrams or other instructions.
• Reads gauges and instruments and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls and pumps to control level of fluid pressure and distribution in all systems including boilers.
• Tests malfunctioning systems and components using electrical, mechanical, digital and pneumatic controls and meters.
• Maintains and repairs cooling towers, water treatment facilities and tower distribution system.
• Performs planned maintenance, regular servicing and repairs to refrigeration & air conditioning equipment of all types, sizes and temperature ranges.
• Repair, maintain and operate HVACR control systems/energy management systems.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Rate of Pay $19.76 per hour

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and safety precautions in one or more of the skilled trades.

• Knowledge of the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of the various skilled trades.

• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to one or more of the skilled trades.

• Ability to provide mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material estimates for one or more of the skilled trades.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and/or work drawings.

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to maintain inventory on needed parts and tools for one or more of the skilled trades.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to work during different weather climates; to include hot/cold weather, rain, etc. Must possess mobility to work in and around District buildings and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina,
and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, vibration; and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Minimum Education

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus completion of required education or training along with the required license or certification in

HVACR.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS HVAC Mechanic in accordance with ACA 17-33-301.

Additional requirements determined by the institution for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.