Southern College of Optometry, one of the nation’s leading schools of optometric education located in Memphis, TN is recruiting for a HVAC Controls Technician.
This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining commercial mechanical systems on the campus. Accurate record-keeping and preventative maintenance are required.
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning heating, air conditioning and refrigeration units, split systems, air handling units, and ductless systems to determine the cause of the malfunction.
• Performs scheduled maintenance inspections, and adjusts, cleans and calibrates various systems to assure proper system operations.
• Repairs wiring and electronic components associated with HVAC control systems and with all physical plant electrical systems.
• Replaces expansion valves, compressors, motors, coil units and other component parts. Cleans refrigerant systems from hermetic burnouts, evacuates and charges systems. Determines cause of and corrects condensation problems.
• Checks distribution systems for proper velocity, volume, temperature, pressure, etc.
• Provides technical assistance on design of HVAC systems, including installations and modifications to existing systems.
In addition to a competitive wage rate ($25.00-31.00 per hour), SCO offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Health and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care costs
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 18 Paid Holidays
• Free eye care for employees and their dependents
• Discounts on eyewear and contact lenses
• Other voluntary benefits
• Company provided uniforms
Qualified applicants may submit an application using the following URL: www.sco.edu/career-opportunties.
Southern College of Optometry is committed to preparing future generations of our nation’s optometrist to serve diverse patients and communities in the United States and around the world. In support of our mission to “educate the best possible healthcare providers,” SCO values the strengths that diversity, equity and inclusion bring to the educational and healthcare experiences of our students.
SCO does not discriminate on any basis within our educational programs or in our employment practices.
Experience Requirements
- 5 years experience or working with commercial HVAC systems and equipment.
- Some experience with VAV systems is preferred.
- Ability to obtain additional certifications, e.g, EPA certification, Boiler Engineer, refrigeration service technician
Education Requirements
- HS Diploma or equivalent
Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan
- 18 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Free eye care for employee and dependents
- Discounts on eyeware and contact lenses
- Company-provided uniforms
- Other voluntary benefits
For more information, contact Janice at jfrazier-scott@sco.edu.