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This position is considered an on-site role.

Position Summary

TheDallas CollegeFacilitiesManagementDepartment supports the facility needs forDallas Collegewhile providing responsible stewardship and efficient operation of theCollege's physical assets.The Facilities Management Department is responsible forapproximately 5,000,000 sq.ft.of physical space and over 1400 acres of land, located across multiple locations in Dallas County.The position ofFacilities Building Operation Technician supportsthat effort through the performance of advanced skilled craftwork in theHVACtrade.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HVAC andunderstandingheating cycle toincludeidentifyingcomponents inheating system, understanding how eachcomponentworks, diagnosing problems in the heating systemusingagaspressuretestandotherdevicesforroutine maintenanceandtroubleshooting andrepair.

• Demonstrate an understanding the fundamentals of temperature and humidity measurement andcontrol in air conditioning units.

• Understands the process of treating airtosimultaneously controlits temperature, humidity,cleanliness,and distribution.

• Able to read complex blueprints, piping,sketches,schematics,andwiringdiagrams.

• Demonstrate an ability to preserve facility operations through the monitoring and repair of variousmechanical, electrical, plumbing, equipment, and controls.

• Ability to work with others to complete tasksina timelymanner.

• Abilityto diagnose all types of HVAC systems and how eachcomponentwithin the systemoperatesinconjunction with the other components and how thatimpactsthe overall operations of thesystem.

• Able to provide excellent customer service skills with the desire to exceed customer expectations isdesiredas well as the ability to work independentlyin a timely manner, making sure the job is donecorrectlythefirsttime.

• Must have the ability to maintain the security and integrity of the critical infrastructure of Dallas College.

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending over,stooping, twisting, talking, hearing, climbing ladders, using stairs, reaching overhead, crouching,kneeling,or crawling. Pushing or pulling 10-50lbs., lifting 10-80lbs., carrying 10-50lbs., repetitive use of arms and legs, driving, balancing, manual dexterity-fine manipulation or grasping.May require working in adverse weather conditions.Requires in-person interaction and coordination of work with other employees, students, external clients, partners or customers and/or immediate access to equipment, documents, or other information located only in a College workspace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree/trade school certificatein commercial heating, air conditioning and/or refrigerationand one year of experiencerepairing and installing commercial heating, air conditioning/refrigerationand electrical systems and equipment or graduation from high school or equivalency plus three(3)years of related experience. Official transcripts required.

• Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 am to 5:00 pm workday including nights and weekends.

• Current and valid Texas driver's license required for offsite travel.

• Bilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible forperformingpreventativemaintenance, operating, maintaining, and repairingHVAC equipment such asboilers, chillers, pumps, air handler units and cooling towers and ensuring that all equipment is working properly and in compliance with established departmental service and maintenance standards.

• Responsible for inspecting fire and smoke alarm systems, making necessary minor adjustments andrecommendationsformajor adjustmentstosupervisor.

• Reads and interprets data from a computerized HVAC/energy management system, charts, gauges,dials,thermostats,adjustmentsor repairs toappropriate equipmentand instruments.

• RepairsandinstallHVAC electrical and pneumatic components such as motors,compressors,and heat pumps.

• Responsible for performing water analysis and chemical treatment adhering to state/local governmentregulations to ensure safety and compliance with building codes.

• Reads and interprets blueprints,schematics,andtechnicalmanualsinperformingrepairs andinstallationactivities.

• Responds to evening work orders that require performing minor repairs to electrical, painting,carpentry, plumbing, etc.

• Providesadvanced building operations and maintenance services primarily working in the evening shift.

• Performs maintenance and plumbing duties.

• Requisitionsupplies, parts,equipment,and other relateditemsusing a web-based procurement system. Maintains purchase records andmonitorsbudget.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.

• Performsotherdutiesasassigned.

The intent of this job description is toprovidea representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of anyparticular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.