HVAC/Refrigeration Equipment Master

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated HVAC Master Technician to join our Dining Maintenance team within Student Affairs, overseeing both campus dining halls and shared academic facilities housed within these buildings. Reporting to the Dining Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, efficiency, and reliability of our facilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair hydronic heating and cooling systems, including steam, chilled water, and hot water systems.
• Maintain system components: air handlers, energy recovery units, VAV boxes, fan coil units, pumps, variable frequency drives, valves, and piping.
• Collaborate with the Dining Maintenance Manager and Supervisor to plan and implement effective preventative maintenance programs.
• Provide hands-on training and support to trainee-level employees and identify educational opportunities for the department.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, and dining equipment repairs as needed.
• Participate in the rotational on-call schedule, responding to after-hours maintenance calls when required.

Requirements

• Proven knowledge of HVAC systems and components, ensuring high-quality maintenance and repairs.
• Extensive experience and understanding of hydronic heating and cooling systems.
• Ability to accurately interpret and follow blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interactions with customers, co-workers, and leadership.
• Capability to prioritize workload and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Journeyman level experience or licensure in HVAC with ability to acquire DPOR Master’s License within a year of employment.
• Willingness to work overtime as required, including responding to after-hours service calls and during facilities emergencies; commitment to being present during authorized closings due to inclement weather or other reasons, as essential personnel.
• Working knowledge of computers and proficiency in programs such as Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Journeyman level experience or licensure in HVAC and Refrigeration with ability to acquire DPOR Master’s License within a year of employment.
• Successful experience with work order system software, AiM by AssetWORKS, or similar.

Pay

Salary $55,000 – $65,000/year, commensurate with experience. Pay Band 4, Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime). Regular appointment.

Schedule

Sunday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (40 hours/week), with additional on-call, emergency, and overtime as needed.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal conviction check and a driving check with a safe driving record.