Position Type:
Plant Operations and Maintenance
Date Posted:
5/27/2026
Location:
RVC Downtown
Position Title: Maintenance/HVAC Mechanic M-1 thru M-4 RVC Downtown Learning Center/Training Center
Department: Boiler House (BOH)
Division: Facilities Planning, Plant Operations and Maintenance (FPO)
Employee Status: Full Time (First Shift)
Type: Support Staff Association(SSA-Union)
Grade: M-1, M-2, M-3, M-4 (Subject to qualifications)
Salary: M1 $22.07 M4 $37.51 hourly
FLSA: Non-exempt
Issued: October 3, 1983
Revised: 1-84; 7-84; 8-88; 8-89; 2-96; 11-06; JA-07; 12-09; 9-12; 6-13; 4-16, 5-18, 11-19, 3-20, 5-21, 1-23, 04-26
Employment Notice: Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Supervision is received from Director of POM with functional oversight provided by HVAC Team Lead
Supervision Exercised: None
Job Summary
To perform advanced maintenance and repairs on all HVAC equipment at the Downtown West Campus, and maintain a comfortable environment in both buildings. Monitor fire automation systems. Diagnose issues using HVAC automation system. Repair and maintain HVAC equipment. Perform skilled building maintenance duties preventative maintenance and repairs as needed at the Downtown West Campus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned.
HVAC Mechanic M-1
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Have basic knowledge of electricity and electronics, understands common electrical concepts, procedures and electrical safety.
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Knowledge and experience using basic hand tools, ability to utilize and read meters and gauges.
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Ability to identify and diagnose common HVAC problems.
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Capable and competent to accomplish basic preventative maintenance work orders such as filter and belt replacements.
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Must have basic computer skills, capable of utilizing Microsoft Office products, Work Order Management Software and Outlook Email.
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Adept at fixing items "mechanically inclined" ability to take unfamiliar items apart troubleshoot, repair and re-assemble.
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Perform duties as directed by the HVAC Team Lead or Directors of POM.
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Have knowledge of commonly used concepts and follow policies, procedures, and safety measures.
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Required to work on call weekends. If not already onsite for on call weekend must report in within 60 minutes of emergency call.
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Required on-call weekends & Holidays for emergencies based on rotation list.
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Regular attendance is expected.
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Using tact and courtesy, the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.
HVAC Mechanic M-2 (Must meet all requirements of M-1 & M-2 to be considered for the M-2 Grade)
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Diagnose issues through HVAC Automation such as Metasys.
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Assist in working with water systems and split system server coolers.
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Monitor fire automation systems.
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Monitor Metasys and tour buildings as often as necessary to maintain a comfortable environment in all buildings.
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Accomplish preventative maintenance work orders such as filter changes, belt replacements, cleaning air handlers and furnace burners.
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Monitor and maintain campus water softener systems.
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Commercial refrigeration license or 2 plus years working with refrigeration.
HVAC Mechanic M-3 (Must meet all requirements of M-1, M-2 & M-3 to be considered for the M-3 Grade)
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Perform advanced preventative maintenance on all HVAC systems as often as needed or at the direction of the HVAC team leadership.
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Knowledge and experience working with high voltage, 24 600 Volts
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Repair HVAC equipment as needed at the direction of the HVAC Team Lead and the Director of POM.
HVAC Mechanic M-4 (Must meet all requirements of M-1, M-2, M-3 & M-4 to be considered for the M-4 Grade)
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Minimum of eight years maintenance experience with boiler and chiller systems
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Working knowledge and experience of operating large power generation systems such as a cogeneration power plant
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Multistack certificate or service class, or minimum 5 years working with multistack units.
Related Duties
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Perform maintenance and miscellaneous duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including core drills, cherry pickers, scaffolds, electrical tools, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to climb and maneuver on ladders, scaffolding, and/or in tight spaces. Physical demand requirements are for heavy work.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to speak and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to assistants or subordinates.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read work orders, purchase orders, logs, diagrams, blueprints, schematics, etc. Requires the ability to prepare activity logs, department inventory, performance appraisals, reports, etc., according to prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational system to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English, and electrical and mechanical terminology.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize simple mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using hand tools.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of building systems, equipment, and fixtures.
- Thorough knowledge of approved mechanical methods, practices, code requirements, and safety standards.
- Considerable knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the installation and repair of building systems.
- Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
- Skill in the use and care of hand power tools and equipment necessary to perform installation and repair tasks.
- Skill in identifying origin of problems.
- Ability to schedule and prioritize work of the department.
- Ability to estimate manpower and material requirements for individual projects.
- Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schedule drawings.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Physical Abilities-
Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, instructions, the display screen of various equipment and machines, and blue prints and schematics.
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Able to conduct verbal conversation.
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Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels).
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Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and walk.
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Able to climb slopes, stairs steps ladders.
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Able to push and/or pull a variety of tools, equipment and objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Able to lift up to 40 pounds frequently, and 60 pounds occasionally.
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Able to sustain strenuous manual labor for 8 hours, with 3 breaks.
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Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation an internal rotation. Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder abduction and adduction. Able to exhibit full range of motion for elbow flexion and extension. Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder extension and flexion. Able to exhibit full range of motion for back lateral flexion. Able to exhibit full range of motion for hip flexion and extension. Able to exhibit full range of motion for knee flexion.
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Able to use respirators, for personal protection, up to: 2 hours per day, strenuous physical effort, 3 hours per day, moderate physical effort, 6 hours per day, light physical effort.
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Able to work at various elevated heights in ladders, scaffolding, rigging and roofs in a safe and effective manner.
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Able to work in restricted spaces in a safe and effective manner.
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Able to work with a variety of chemical agents in a safe and effective manner without allergic reaction.
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Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to perform fine maintenance procedures and operate both manual and power hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
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Able to operate a variety of powered industrial vehicle equipment, and tools associated with building repair, maintenance, preventative maintenance and construction in a safe and effective manner.
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Able to operate a variety of maintenance motor vehicles in a safe and effective manner.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent combination of education and experience. Between five and ten years of previous HVAC experience. Completed training in safety management. Skill in the maintenance and repair of furnaces, air handlers, and related heating, ventilating and air condition systems and equipment is necessary. Ability to operate, maintain and repair boilers, chillers, and cooling towers. Chemical monitoring of chiller and boiler water. Workable knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, air handling equipment and fire pumps. Knowledge of fire alarm systems. Understanding of Metasys controls, digital and pneumatic. Basic understanding of electricity, geothermal systems and chilled beams. Ability to perform sheet metal work. Ability to lift heavy parts and equipment. Valid Illinois driver's license is required. Operation of in-house electric generation systems is desirable. Licensed HVAC mechanic is desirable.
ADDENDUM TO CLASSIFICATION/JOB DESCRIPTION
LIABILITY, PROTECTION AND SETTLEMENT FUND CHECKLIST
The College's top administration, building directors, and maintenance staff have a responsibility to monitor the physical plant for defects, problems and activities utilizing the facilities that may expose the college to a liability situation. The following list represents the type of items that should be monitored:
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any defects or deficiencies in machines, tools, and equipment;
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the existence of any pot holes in the parking lots or in the asphalt walkways;
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any problems with stairs, carpets, and tiles;
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any ice or debris on walk areas;
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any unsafe or broken chairs or furniture;
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any damage to safety signs or devices;
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any burnt out, broken or not turned on lighting; and
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any activities by students, staff, or faculty which might cause damage to property or persons (leaving doors unlocked, speeding on campus, etc.)
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a boiler house and office setting.
Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
