HVACR Specialist 1 - Facilities in Douglas

Western Nevada College is recruiting for a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Specialist 1. This individual would perform journey‑level skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, including water treatment. When required, this position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the utility plant during the incumbent’s shift. The operation consists of monitoring high temperature water, boilers and related equipment. The position is based out of the Carson City campus but travel to the other campuses is required.

Essential Qualifications

• A complete HVACR apprenticeship program; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
• A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• An Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Certification.
• An OSHA 10 certification is required within one year of employment.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre‑employment screening for controlled substances.

Physical Demands

This position requires walking or standing to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling. Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This position requires working with and around hazardous building materials containing asbestos and solvents; frequent lifting, climbing, and moving of heavy objects, many in awkward or high locations; exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, vibration and electrical hazards; and exposure to hot and cold temperatures when working outside. This position requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate through speech.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. This position may be able to elect an alternative work schedule. This position is part of the Facilities Management Weather Essential Personnel and may be required to report to work for their regularly scheduled shift without any phone/cell phone notification; and is subject to a variable work week schedule. This position is designated as Essential Personnel. In the event of a campus emergency, special event, closure to maintain campus safety or building operations, this position may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours. After one year of service, this position rotates through regularly scheduled standby duty requiring the ability to respond to campus emergencies 24 hours per day / seven days per week.

Compensation Grade

Grade 32 In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets.

BENEFITS

• Retirement – Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) Employees are required to participate in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire, a defined benefit plan. Members are eligible for retirement benefits after a 5-year vesting period.
• Health insurance options including dental, vision and life insurance.
• Generous annual leave (15‑days annually), sick leave (15‑days annually), 12 paid holidays.
• The WNC Fitness Center offers free Faculty and Staff memberships.
• Workers’ compensation is paid 100% by the employer.
• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center.
• Voluntary benefits including: accident, disability, legal services, and more.
• Free parking and plenty of it! No State income tax!

Education Benefits for Classified Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced‑rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Classified employees can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate.

Department Contact Information

James Feser, Director of Facilities: james.feser@wnc.edu or 775 445 3231

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application.

Note to Applicant TITLE IX STATEMENT

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.