Ozarks Electric, headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas with offices in Springdale, Arkansas, Stilwell, and Westville Oklahoma incorporated in 1938, is a member-owned electric cooperative, serving more than 90,000 meters across nine counties in Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma.

Ozarks provides its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive wages, fully paid medical and dental coverage for both you and your dependents, a defined benefit pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Additionally, we provide paid time off, nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

* PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR EPA CERTIFICATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION.*

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. EPA certification is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years of progressive experience in service facility maintenance to include HVAC, mechanical, and refrigeration mechanics, installation, building automation systems, and troubleshooting.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Proficient in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial and light-industrial HVAC systems, including split systems, heat pumps, geothermal water source heat pumps, packaged rooftop & wall-mounted units, and mini-splits.
• Experience maintaining climate control systems in mission-critical environments, such as fiber optic huts or telecommunications facilities, with knowledge of redundancy requirements and environmental monitoring alarms.
• Skilled in diagnosing electrical, refrigerant, and airflow issues; proficient at reading and interpreting equipment operating manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and product instructions/warnings.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, seasonal HVAC preparation, and energy efficiency optimization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software and handheld devices (smartphones, iPads) for documentation, research, and work order management.
• Understanding of facility safety requirements, including OSHA standards, confined space protocols, and hazardous material handling.
• Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with outside contractors and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective repairs.

MAJOR JOB TASKS:

• Perform HVAC Maintenance & Repair - Inspect, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for all facilities and fiber optic huts, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency. Replace filters, belts, and other components; troubleshoot and correct operational issues using diagnostic tools, manuals, and web resources.
• Fiber Optic Hut Environmental Systems - Conduct scheduled and emergency service for HVAC units in fiber optic huts to maintain required climate control and protect equipment; respond promptly to alarms or failures.
• Preventive Maintenance - Execute monthly inspections of facility HVAC systems, buildings, and grounds; complete inspection checklists; report findings to Supervisor; and initiate repair or service requests as needed.
• General Facilities Maintenance - Perform light repairs, including minor drywall patching, painting, plumbing fixture adjustments, door/hardware replacements, and lighting maintenance with minimal disruption to work areas.
• Vendor & Service Coordination - Assist in overseeing outside vendors performing specialized HVAC or facility services, ensuring quality and adherence to safety standards.
• Tools, Equipment & Inventory - Maintain proper storage and organization of tools, materials, and chemicals; track HVAC and general maintenance inventory; ensure safe disposal of light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and chemicals.
• Safety & Emergency Response - Maintain parking lots, driveways, and lawns to ensure safety; respond to facility-related emergencies as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

The Facility Mechanical/HVAC Technician shall be required to perform any other duties assigned to fulfill the objectives of the Cooperative.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Must have a current driver's license.
• Must be able to operate efficiently and safely vehicles, forklifts, parking lot sweepers, and other miscellaneous maintenance equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
• The Employee is required to use the entire body to lift, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to perform all activities listed in the job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The physical activities and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

SUPERVISES:

• NONE

Ozarks Electric is an EOE/AA/W/M/VETERAN/Disability employer