October 8, 2026
State College of Florida
5840 26th St West Bradenton FL 34207
Miriam Oritz
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Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
Full-Time
Yes
Varied between 7am-430pm (40 hrs weekly)
$16.43 - $24.64
SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.
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Trades Worker III HVAC Mechanical
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Monitor all buildings systems tied to the Building Automation System and make the necessary corrections and adjustments to match building requirements.
Monitor operations and maintenance of all mechanical systems equipment to insure safe and efficient operation.
Note deviations from normal operating conditions and perform corrective actions.
Inspect and perform the cleaning, calibrating, lubricating, repairing and replacing of controls and devices related to mechanical systems.
May develop, monitor and perform preventive maintenance tasks on HVAC mechanical systems and equipment per manufacturer recommendations.
Identify and perform repairs on HVAC mechanical systems and equipment.
Screws, bolts, rivets, welds, and braces parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes on chillers, boilers, and HVAC equipment.
Drills holes and installs mounting brackets and hangers into floor and walls of building. Lifts or hoists and aligns components into position.
Cuts, threads, and connects pipe to functional components and water system of premises.
Starts system, observes operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system.
Reads blueprints and drawings to determine routing of HVAC systems to perform troubleshooting.
Pumps specified gas or fluid into system.
Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components.
Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems.
Orders and maintains supply inventory and parts. Maintains and reconciles Purchase Card records and statements.
Log readings and maintain water and machinery records on a daily basis. Maintains records of hours and materials used on projects.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one or more years’ related experience in large-scale commercial or industrial refrigeration systems, boiler operation and maintenance, commercial HVAC and digital building automation systems.
Must be familiar with heavy commercial/industrial safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out, PPE (personal protective equipment), arc-flash protection, and related procedures.