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Montana State University Billings HVAC-R Technician in Billings, Montana
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU! The following are reasons why you should join our team:•Work-life balance•Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday•Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)•Sick Leave - Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.•Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver•Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities•Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program•Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable•Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package includingoMedical, Vision, and DentaloLife Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.oLearn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.• Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths•Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.•Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking pathPerform new construction, remodel, maintenance of HVAC systems of campus properties and buildings. This includes but is not limited to Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, soldering, welding, troubleshooting, testing, purchasing, installing, and fixing. Maintenance of Hot Water Boiler Systems and Steam Boiler Systems. Welding and Fabrication. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: •Perform general plumbing services including new construction, remodels, maintenance of HVAC systems •Operate and maintain Hot Water Boilers and Steam Boilers •Estimate HVAC work and projects •Complete Welding and Fabrication Duties •Perform scheduled inspections •Perform record-keeping activities to show the details of the maintenance that was completed•Ensure preventative maintenance is done on schedule by maintaining detailed records •Work safely and encourage safe working behaviors from others so that a safe work culture is developed and maintained.•Participate in and complete all safety training on time •Report incidents or injuries immediately •Participate in required and optional safety training and drills QUALITIES: •Punctuality - is consistently at work and on time •Excellent oral communication skills; communicates positively with all stakeholders •Excellent written communication skills; able to read and interpret written information•Excellent customer service skills - manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires tenuous physical labor; some heavy lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in some inclement weather. Position will require working from ladders, scaffolding and heights. Job hazards will be working with power equipment. Safety consciousness is required to minimize job hazards.REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.MANDATORY REPORTER: All employees of Montana State University Billings are Mandatory Reporters. They must report information to the Title IX Office (Director of HR) as soon as they become aware of alleged discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, gender, or any other protected class (see HR’s harassment policy for more information). This includes, but is not limited to, alleged sexual assault. Education Required: •Journeyman level knowledge and abilities of HVAC systems. •Boiler Operator’s License •Knowledge and skills in the maintenance of boilers Experience Required: •Weld using Arc, MIG, TIG, Brazing, and Soldering. •Able to cut with torch, CAC and hand tools •Must be able to read blueprints •Ability to perform computer operations •Ability to write descriptions and perform as - built prints Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htmTO APPLY: https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/6983