Senior Hvac Technician (Mechanical Equipment Specialist) - Classified/Competitive

Description

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Close Date: May 5, 2024
Job Title: Senior HVAC Technician
NJ CSC Job Spec Code & Title: 40434 - Mechanical Equipment Specialist
Job Category: Classified, Competitive, 40 Hour Workweek
Union Description: IFPTE
Class Code: 17
Internal Salary Range: C18/$51,553.18 - $72,701.74
External Salary Range: C18/$51,553.18 - $58,602.70 (Steps 1-4)
The internal salary range is used for applicants who are current NJ state employees with underlying classified status for promotional calculations who meet the requirements below. 
The external salary range is used for candidates who are not NJ state employees who meet the requirements below.

Position Summary:

The HVAC Shop is responsible for the installation, construction, repair, rebuilding, and maintenance of HVAC mechanical fixtures, piping, and equipment, which involves the general and comprehensive responsibility for its efficient functioning; does related work as required.  

Under the direction of the Supervisor of HVAC, the Senior HVAC Technician performs varied types of mechanical work involving the installation, repair, adjustment and maintenance of heating, air conditioning, and refrigerant systems and related parts and equipment of said systems. The selected candidate should be Knowledgeable of the methods and problems involved in inspecting, repairing, installing and maintaining all types of HVAC equipment and/or systems, including those served by central chilled water and steam. 

Main Responsibilities:

Provides preventive maintenance to all HVAC related systems and equipment.

Inspects systems and equipment to determine what action is needed.

Replaces and lubricates parts, cleans and adjusts components as necessary, and reports all deficiencies to supervisor. 

Installs, repairs and/or maintains motors, feed and vacuum pumps, ductwork, grilles, conveyors and blowers, compressors, thermostats, pumps, filters, screens, condensers, and other heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment or systems.

Adjusts, repairs and installs pneumatic, electric and electronic control systems. 

Prepares and/or works from schematics, sketches, plans and specifications with accuracy in the field in accordance with the mechanical code or approved trade practices and established procedures. 

Overhauls pumps, compressors, and related equipment, installing new parts as needed; and, replaces bearings, shaft sleeves, gaskets and packing as necessary. 

Requisitions, stores, safeguards, and properly uses equipment, materials and supplies. 

Analyzes all mechanical systems through the energy management system computer, and makes adjustments and repairs to said mechanical systems and equipment as necessary. 

Required Qualifications:  

Licenses: Possession of a valid driver's license in good standingand a valid Universal Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification, issued under the authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, Section 608. 
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, maintenance, and operation of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, machinery, diesel generators, and auxiliary equipment including welding, piping, and insulation.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.Employer Qualifications:

Provisional Note: This position is in the classified (career) service. Applicants selected from this recruitment will be appointed provisionally at this time. Applicants applying for this position must also apply for the New Jersey Civil Service Commission announcement at a later time and be reachable on the resulting eligible list for this location. Appointees who fail to be reachable on the resulting eligible list may be subject to separation from their provisional title. Upon/if becoming permanent in the position, is contingent upon the successful completion of a four-month probationary period. 

Residency Requirement:In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.About TCNJ:TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.Employee Benefits:As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans

Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program 

Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program

Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee affinity groups

New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)

Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!Application Instructions:Qualified candidates should apply online at: careers@tcnj.edu and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.  SAME Applicants:If you are applying under the New Jersey "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references by the closing date listed above to: same@tcnj.edu.  For more information on the SAME program visit their website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at: 833-691-0404.
Primary Location: Maintenance Building - HVAC Shop
Work Locations:
Maintenance Building - HVAC Shop (Maintenance Building - HVAC Shop)
2000 Pennington Rd
Ewing Township, 08628
Job: Staff
Organization: The College of New Jersey
Job Posting: Apr 19, 2024, 1:02:34 PM