HVAC/ Mechanical Assistant

HVAC/Mechanical Assistant
Department: Plant and Facilities Operations
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Staff, Full-time
Salary range starts at: $16.50 per hour

Diversity Statement:

Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

Job Summary:
The HVAC/Mechanical Assistant assists in the maintenance, repair and upkeep of heating and air conditioning equipment and chemical treatment of water used through campus. Also assists with maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of plumbing systems.

• Attend work timely and on a regular basis during the established hours of operation; work additional hours as business necessitates.
• Assist in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of boilers.
• Assist in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
• Assist in the maintenance of industrial water softeners.
• Perform preventative maintenance schedule on all HVAC/mechanical equipment.
• On alternating basis with mechanical shop personnel, will be on call for evenings and weekends.
• Assist with snow/ice removal.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in installation and maintenance of heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and operations.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of boilers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in maintenance of industrial water softeners.
• License in plumbing and/or electrical systems.
• Technical school training.

Special Requirements:

• On alternating basis with mechanical shop personnel, will be on-call for evenings and weekends.
• Valid Missouri Class E driver’s license or ability to attain one.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.

Benefits Summary
Columbia College values its employees and is committed to offering benefits designed to help enhance their health and well-being. Columbia College views the benefits offered to its workforce as an important component of the overall compensation package made available by the College. We strive to offer our employees comprehensive and affordable benefits that make Columbia College an even more attractive place to work.

The College offers generous benefits to eligible employees that include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance and AD&D insurance
• A 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, to which the College will match up to 8% of an employee’s annual compensation that vests at 20% a year after the employee satisfies a one year waiting period, is at least 21 years of age, has worked at least 1,000 hours in a Plan year
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• An Employee Educational Grant program that allows eligible individuals to take undergraduate in-seat classes at Columbia College tuition free, and online undergraduate courses at a 75% tuition reduction
• A Graduate Educational Grant program that allows eligible individuals to take graduate classes in-seat or online at Columbia College, at a 75% tuition reduction
• Participation in Tuition Exchange programs that allows full time employees to send their non-emancipated children to other member institutions with no or significantly reduced tuition charges

The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

“Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.”

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.

Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy.
https://www.ccis.edu/campus-safety/crime-reporting/reports-stats