Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Position Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities, the Commercial HVAC Technician is responsible for the operation, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive and corrective maintenance of commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This role also includes maintaining chilled water and distribution systems, boilers, and related mechanical and electrical equipment. In addition, this position supports the facilities and maintenance team by assisting with daily work orders when not actively working on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work orders.
Salary Schedule: C3 Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prioritize safety by securing work areas and identifying the root cause of system failures and maintain accountability of all college-supplied equipment and tools.
- Performs maintenance duties in the installation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of heat pumps with electric heat auxiliary, straight air with gas furnace systems, HVAC chillers, boilers, and water distribution systems, including auxiliary support equipment, to ensure maximum operation efficiency.
- Handle and manage refrigerants safely in compliance with EPA regulations.
- Maintain preventive maintenance records that include service dates, times, identified issues, and corrective actions taken.
- Monitors HVAC systems at all College sites and operates the TRANE Building Automation System (BAS) Controls.
- Provide professional and reliable service during emergency service calls.
- Repair and replace compressors, motors, fans, and other critical components.
- Performs preventative maintenance of Commercial HVAC Systems.
- Performs and applies advanced heating and cooling principles, practices, and theories such as refrigerant cycles and heat transfer laws, and mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting techniques.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control systems with confidence and precision.
- Operates aerial man lifts, refrigerant recovery equipment, power tools, electrical testing instruments, oxygen/acetylene equipment, generators, and forklifts.
- Train current maintenance staff to help with commercial HVAC preventative and reactive maintenance.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other vendors or contractors.
- Assist with set-up and break down for events during and after hours.
- This position also provides functional guidance to other maintenance staff while assisting with diagnosing and repairing Commercial HVAC systems.
- Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and assignments as defined by the College and departmental needs.
- Follows through with assigned duties until completion.
- Serves on College committees as assigned.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities, Executive Vice President, and/or President.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of five years of experience operating, installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing commercial HVAC systems and equipment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Industrial/Commercial HVAC applications and theory.
- Universal EPA 608 Certification.
- Basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to operate the Trane Building Automation System (BAS).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to work in both inside and outside environments.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Ability to work from heights.
- Ability to drive a car or truck
- Ability to lift, move, or transport independently up to 75 pounds.
- Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and working in cramped and strained positions to perform the job scope.
- May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule, such as nights, weekends, holidays, and on call.
- Must possess a valid driver's license to operate College vehicles.
Application Procedures/Additional Information Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:
- Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
- A current resume, including three (3) references.
- Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION:
Neither a resume nor an application is an appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. “Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Minimum Qualifications” section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.
SUMMARY ABOUT US:
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College (Trenholm State) is a comprehensive two-year community college in Montgomery, Alabama. The College offers associate transfer degrees, associate degrees, and certificates that lead directly to the workforce. Additionally, the College provides adult learning opportunities, civic, social, cultural, and personal development; business and industry training; and support for economic development in the central Alabama region. Trenholm State is part of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), governed by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. The College operates multiple instructional sites, including the Trenholm Campus, the Patterson Site, and several off-campus instructional locations offering credit, non-credit, adult education, and dual enrollment programs. Trenholm State delivers additional educational and training services for Montgomery and the surrounding areas. For more information, please visit http://www.trenholmstate.edu.
Benefits
Sick Leave All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.8 hours per month (may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office. 0-4 years 8 hours per month 5-9 years 10 hours per month 10-14 years 12 hours per month 15-19 years 14 hours per month 20+ 16 hours per month (may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year. Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays New Year's Day Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday National Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days 260
Retirement The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama. Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26) Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26) Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)
Health Insurance PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip
Premium amounts:
- Single $ 30
- Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
- Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
- Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium
The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium
The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
- Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
- Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50
Institution matches $1,048 monthly (effective 10/01/26).
Duty Hours (hours vary by campus and needs of the student)
Tuition Assistance This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
- 1/3 waived after 1st year
- 2/3 waived after 2nd year
- 3/3 waived after 3rd year
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.