Position
HVAC Technician
Reports To
Electrician & Trades Supervisor
An Introduction to Glenstone Museum
Founded with the mission to seamlessly integrate art, architecture, and landscape, Glenstone is an art museum located on over 300 acres of rolling hills and unspoiled woodland in Potomac, Maryland. The museum, opened in 2006 and expanded in 2018, offers nearly 60,000 square feet of exhibition space to showcase its collection of more than 1300 works by 200 contemporary artists. With its expansion, Glenstone now has the ability to welcome 100,000 visitors each year, and admission is always free.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Electrician and Trades Supervisor, the HVAC Technician performs operation-critical maintenance, repair and installation of equipment that is essential to both the protection of the art collection and the comfort of the visitor experience. This position provides a unique opportunity to work in a brand-new facility, operating and maintaining the highest quality, state-of-the-art building management and environmental systems.
The successful candidate will be joining a team of highly motivated maintenance professionals who pride themselves on our commitment to service and ability to maintain precise conditions for the art in our care.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain and repair all mechanical plant which includes chillers, cooling towers, pumps, clean steam, humidification and dehumidification systems, air handling systems, cool rooms, potable water filtration, building management and control systems, generators and other related equipment.
- Utilize our computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to receive, track and create work orders, and manage parts inventory.
- Assist the Electrician, Plumber, and Auto Mechanic in performing scheduled (preventive) maintenance and repairs.
- Install, maintain, and repair equipment and machinery, which may include some fabrication.
- Operate and maintain tools and equipment common to various skilled trades.
- Assist in the coordination, supervision and monitoring of work performed by outside contractors.
- Demonstrate a commitment to Glenstone’s Safety & Sustainability Policies by adhering to all environmental, safety, & health regulations, procedures, and goals.
- Value and consistently apply Glenstone's Core Values and Mission to all aspects of working at Glenstone.
- Ability to work independently without supervision.
- Develop a strong sense of responsibility for the safe, efficient, and accurate operation of all systems.
- Operate a variety of light and medium equipment as necessary (with training) such as forklift, Bobcat, and elevated work platforms.
- Perform routine inspection of all designated environmental systems and areas and make recommendations for any repairs or adjustments identified during these inspections.
- Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
- Manage various projects with specific deadlines that may require extended hours.
- Able and willing to work a flexible schedule. Some evening, weekend and holiday work will be required.
- Participate in a rotating "on call" schedule (7-day schedule) to respond to after-hours emergencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience
- COVID-19 vaccination.
- Strong intercultural competence, communication, planning, and organizational skills.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Experience and knowledge of the HVAC profession equivalent to 8 years of experience in the trade.
- Able to read technical and architectural plans.
- Able to work effectively without supervision.
- Able to complete required professional training, including but not limited to, Confined Space, Fall Protection, CPR, Hot Work, and Lock Out/Tag Out.
- Proficient in personal computer and/or tablet operation including associate software, including Microsoft Office and CMMS application.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to access all areas of buildings, grounds, public and “behind the scenes” areas located across a 300+ acre site.
- Capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor.
- No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement (which cannot be corrected with appropriate devices), which would interfere with ability to work.
- Able to safely lift a load of 40 pounds and carry over a distance of 20 feet.
- Able to access heights and confined spaces.
- Able to remain outside in all weather conditions.
- Able to remain on feet for long periods, climb stairs, ladders, bend and stoop.
Licenses and Certification
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
- Universal EPA refrigeration certificate.
- Journeyman or Master HVAC-R license
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time position. Glenstone offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and provides a total benefits package that helps you manage your health, protect your income, and prepare for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, long-term disability and AD&D insurance, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); a 401(k)-retirement account with a matching contribution; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and tuition reimbursement.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,312.00 - $81,598.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- On call
- Rotating weekends
Supplemental pay types:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- HVAC Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person