Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC

Position: Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Full-time Hourly

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Thursday, 10 hour days, 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range:  $23.16-$29.97 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: Install and maintain the mechanical and electrical components of the heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems, such as motors, compressors, pumps, fans, ducts, pipes, thermostats, and switches for Johnson County Community College (JCCC). Install, maintain, and troubleshoot errors on campus fire alarm systems and devices.

Required Qualifications:

• Completes assignments with little supervision.
• May assist less-experienced team members.
• Requires a High School Diploma and 3+ years of related experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record to be insured to operate college vehicles.
• Must possess Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal License.

Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Repair and install HVAC equipment and answer calls regarding hot/cold internal environment temperature concerns for various areas on campus.
• Utilize the JCCC across-campus Johnson Controls single platform building automation system using automated logic to enhance the comfort, safety, and productivity of JCCC faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors. 
• Perform preventive maintenance on air handlers, fan coils, vacuum pumps, air compressors, condensers, and towers and maintain chemicals for towers.
• Maintain current equipment logs and inventory and order parts and supplies when needed.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install Johnson Controls fire alarm system.
• Establish fire alarm system testing and inspection per local code standards to ensure compliance. 
• Install new Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes using sheet metal hand tools, breaks, and sheers to ensure airflow is at a constant temperature to heat and cool buildings.
• Maintain, replace, and repair fan coil units, heaters, pumps, valves, and exhaust fans for campus buildings.
• Respond to emergency calls on nights and weekends. 
• Perform winter snow removal on campus by snowplowing, sweeping, shoveling, and applying ice melt, salt, and sand when needed. 
• Partner with the electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, custodial, and grounds crews to help maintain the campus.

*Other duties as assigned.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Full‑time Employees:

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
• And many more!

Additional Incentives:

• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• Snow days
• Professional development funding and training opportunities
• Mentorship program
• Recognition and awards programs
• Employee wellness programs

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.