Boiler-Chiller Tech III

The Boiler-Chiller Tech III/ Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating Boiler-Chiller and HVAC Tech work while providing hands-on participation in installation, operation, and maintenance of Liberty University equipment. Responsible for assisting in the installation, operation, preventative maintenance, and repair of all mechanical equipment to include commercial boilers. This is to include assorted fans, pumps, piping systems, unit heaters, drive systems, furnaces, boilers, and chillers, as well as all ancillary equipment. Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion is essential to this job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As Essential Personnel, you must be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Performs snow removal activities as assigned, such as shoveling, salting, etc. Maintenance personnel are essential to the overall success of LU and its day-to-day functions, especially during ongoing campus events including Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, CFAW, summer camps, amongst other planned and unplanned events throughout the year. Must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.
• Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Boiler-Chiller Supervisor and/or upper management.
• Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift, and must be able to be on a 7 day, “Available to work,” schedule, as needed.
• Must be familiar with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the Boiler-Chiller Trade. As well as, working knowledge of its Operations.
• Responsible for wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing the job duties and responsibilities of the Boiler-Chiller Trade. While operating related equipment, including but not limited to; protective eyewear, ear protection, hardhat, gloves, safety toed shoes, masks, coveralls, reflective safety vest, and wearing a harness with a lanyard and other PPE if operating aerial lifts to perform and complete assigned job.
• Monitors all boilers, chillers, heat recover pumps and fans.
• Performs chemical testing on heating water in boilers/heat exchangers and water in cooling towers, chillers, and other plant systems.
• Responsible for responding to alarms, troubleshooting, and making needed repairs.
• Program changes and adjustments.
• Coordinates with service contractors associated with these systems as needed.
• Must be able to think logically and solve problems that arise with little guidance.
• Must have basic knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
• Start up, operate, and monitor chiller, and boiler systems.
• Performs plumbing and gas piping associated with boilers and repair leaks.
• Efficiently and effectively enters various data into appropriate computer programs. Operates all other ancillary equipment related to Boiler room operation.
• Immediately reports any safety/accidents to Boiler Chiller Supervisor.  Safety items to report include but are not limited to bodily injury, near misses, potential dangers, spills and/or any other accidents.
• Ensure to meet good housekeeping practices.
• Assists other Boiler-Chiller Technicians, lead technicians and Supervisor.
• Provides HVAC Boiler/Chiller repair services before, during, and after special events as emergency needs arise. This is to include during scheduled and unscheduled work times.
• Remains abreast of existing and emergent technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – “Training Champions for Christ.”
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

May supervise BC or HVAC Techs 1-3

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience on troubleshooting repairs/preventative maintenance on commercial BC/HVAC systems.
• Current EPA certification in refrigerants required.
• Journeyman card preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of computer operation for use on our energy management system and our preventative maintenance and work order system (CMMS: School dude).

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills: Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access) and excellent computer skills desired.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel across campus, town, state and interstate for training.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak effectively to communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs and ladders to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 50 or fewer pounds.
• Must be able to understand and follow directions, and work under limited Supervision.
• Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Must be courteous, detailed oriented. Self-motivated, diligent, and trustworthy.
• This position might require the use of and operation of aerial lifts or be willing and able to obtain aerial lift certifications, operate, and work from various aerial lifts and heights.
• Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals.
• Urgency to grow and improve.
• Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University at the expense of the employer reimburses back to the University upon voluntary termination (resignation) for the first 12 months after acquiring it.
• Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible daily/evening hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a non-climate-controlled setting, may be partially lit, and a fluctuating noise level.  Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.  Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.