Facility Technician Apprenticeship Oakland Community College - 4.1 Waterford, MI Job Details Apprenticeship 6 hours ago Benefits Health savings account 457(b) Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Equipment repair Safety regulations Lighting systems Electrical maintenance Electrical fixture repair Commercial electrical systems Mechanical systems repair Full Job Description Summary of Purpose Under the direction of the Chief of Campus Facility Operations; the Facility Technician apprenticeship will develop the skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities for the repair and upkeep of the college physical plant and facilities performing a variety of architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and maintenance assignments. This employee is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment Typical Duties 1. Operates and maintains air handlers, unit ventilators, and other HVAC equipment 2. Operates and maintains chillers, cooling towers, chilled water pumping systems, and refrigeration equipment. 3. Operates and maintains boilers, heat exchangers, heating water pumping systems and related equipment. 4. Tests water properties and treats closed loop systems and cooling towers with water treatment chemicals. 5. Repairs plumbing, lighting, electrical, and door hardware. 6. Maintains compliance with fire regulations and OSHA requirements. 7. Utilizes building automation / DDC system to operate equipment efficiently. 8. Assists in construction and renovation of buildings. 9. Performs preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment. 10. Performs all other related maintenance and repair duties as assigned.11. Welds or brazes when required Knowledge and Skills Required Ability to perform repairs on a wide variety of plumbing, lighting, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment efficiently with direction. Ability to maintain appropriate safety standards. Ability to follow directions from others. Minimum Education and Experience Complete (or have completed) one of the two following pre-qualification paths: 1. Successfully complete three (3) HVAC classes at Oakland Community College on the employee's own time from list below: HVA1114 - Introduction to Refrigeration HVA1150 - Basic Principles of HVACR Control HVA1210 - Domestic and Commercial Refrigeration HVA1220 - Commercial Refrigeration II HVA1310 - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Design I HVA1430 - Residential and Commercial Control Systems HVA1610 - Heating Technology I HVA1630 -Heating Technology II HVA1650 - Troubleshooting Air Conditioning HVA1800 - Advanced Controls HVA1390- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Design II HVA2510 - Direct Digital Controls 2. Possess a High Pressure Boiler License from the City of Detroit or from the City of Dearborn