Summary of Purpose

Performs HVAC Specialist duties in support of one or more instructional disciplines. Typical duties are listed below. The employee is expected to work in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment.

Typical Duties

This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required: • Monitors safety and security of work area, equipment, supplies and materials; maintains cleanliness of work areas and ensures compliance with College environmental, health, and safety programs and procedures as well as all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations in accordance with OCC’s Laboratory Supervision Procedure. • Operates, maintains, and services equipment with significant known safety hazards (extreme temperatures/burns, crush/pinch, severing/shearing, cutting/puncture, high voltage/amperage, rotational/entanglement, oxygen displacement, known carcinogens, high noise exposure). • Demonstrates and supervises students on proper and safe use of all HVAC/R tools, lifts, trainers and testing equipment. • Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills for HVAC/R servicing and installation. • Create, log and maintain instructor requested equipment changes, and track faults placed on specific trainers, and student diagnostic repair training aids. • Moves, prepares, and cuts material and trainers for student and instructor use. • Operates a forklift to receive equipment and materials, empty scrap gondolas, and move and organize storage. • Safely loads/unloads, transports, and installs high-pressure gas cylinders to their appropriate storage areas. Ensures proper start-up/shut down procedures for gas lines are utilized. • Prepares and facilitates use of non-destructive testing chemicals, correctly prepares and uses various greases, solvents, and oils for use within HVAC/R units, equipment, and for equipment maintenance. • Maintains inventories, budgets, and orders supplies in accordance with college purchasing procedures, prepares maintenance work orders, and arranges for outside repairs of equipment and instruments, as necessary. • Coordinates management of regulated hazardous waste for HVAC/R disciplines with on-site Materials Specialist, including waste accumulation and waste disposal, in compliance with college EHS programs, procedures, and applicable regulations. • Maintains yearly hazardous chemical inventory for HVAC/R disciplines and reports to EHS manager, tests and records safety showers, maintains first aid inventory and eyewash stations monthly (if available). • Coordinates and supervises open lab hours. • Issues and checks-in instruments, teaching aids, supplies, equipment, and materials. • Travels off-campus to obtain supplies and materials; delivers and picks up equipment and instruments to be repaired. • Coordinates with shipping, receiving, and facilities for deliveries of equipment and materials. • Able to lift a minimum of 50lbs from floor to waist height. Able to lift a minimum of 40lbs from floor to overhead. • Performs necessary clerical duties and functions. • Performs other related tasks, as assigned • Trains and directs college student personnel with appropriate approval.

Minimum Education and Experience

EDUCATION: An earned Associate’s degree or higher in the discipline which the position supports.

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An Associate Degree or higher with a minimum of 16 college credit hours in the discipline the position supports and three (3) or more years of work experience in an instructional HVAC lab OR HVAC industry.

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EXPERIENCE: Must possess and maintain a current and valid Michigan driver's license.

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