Air Conditioning Technician Jobs

Position Number

SE0381.00000

Position Title

Air Conditioning Technician

Job Type

Staff

FT/PT

Full-Time

Employee Class Description

Staff (ed. support)

General Position Description

Responsible for the operation of and performs repairs, service, and preventative maintenance on air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and related systems at the College.

Flexible Work Arrangement

Grade

1620

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Posting Number

S1799P

HOME CAMPUS

Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus

If multiple locations, what are the other locations:

Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 3:30pm

Number of Vacancies

2

Posting Start Date

08/02/2023

Posting End Date

08/28/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Quicklink for Posting

https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/29531

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

Salary Range

$34,757 per year

Description of Job Function

1. Services and maintains refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning systems by determining malfunction and replacing or repairing defective parts or components.

Description of Job Function

2. Installs new window or wall air conditioning units or removes and replaces existing units as required. Troubleshoots and makes necessary repairs, replaces compressors, fan motors, and charge units. Services and repairs air compressors.

Description of Job Function

3. Performs preventative maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems and other campus appliances and equipment.

Description of Job Function

4. Changes filters on air conditioners; performs plumbing and electrical repairs on heating and air conditioning and other mechanical systems as required.

Description of Job Function

5. Operates and maintains any other mechanical systems or equipment on campuses and assists in plumbing installations.

Description of Job Function

6. Performs other work found in the maintenance technician’s classification as required.

Description of Job Function

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Drivers License Requirement

REQUIRED: Must possess valid Driver’s License. Employee will be required to operate a college vehicle, including but not limited to on and between campuses and in the local community, in order to perform the essential job functions.

Required Minimum Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Required Field of Study

Other Required Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following fields: heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and/or temperature control systems.

Required License/Certification

Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Refrigerant Recovery Certification

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Preferred Type of Experience

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of all types of heating and air conditioning systems, plumbing, electronic, electrical, and temperature control.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.

Ability to read, interpret, and work from blue prints, wiring diagrams, specifications, and operating manuals.

Knowledge of construction, assembly, adjustment, and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment.

Knowledge of all types of shop tools, meters, and other required equipment used in the trade.

Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools commonly utilized in the repair and services of refrigeration equipment.

Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates throughout the College’s worksites and grounds. The employee may be exposed to elements including but not limited to wet/humid weather, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and unpleasant odors. The role may also involve hazards or physical risks, which require comprehending and following basic safety precautions and may require Personal Protection Equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to remaining stationary, moving, ascending/descending, positioning self, reaching, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-100 pounds. This job also entails communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

The College anticipates that the person filling this position will need to be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to be available by cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Human Resources Department and to their immediate supervisor.

Will be required to operate a college vehicle, including but not limited to on and between campuses and in the local community, in order to perform the essential job functions.