HVAC Technician Senior

Essential Functions

• Analyzes, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on all HVAC installations, fire and boiler alarm and surveillance control systems (high and low pressure).
• Defines and implements preventive maintenance programs for motors, steam condensate return traps, pumps, controls, compressors, auxiliary heating and cooling systems, and related devices.
• Compiles reports for changes, including reporting costs, estimating values, and justifying changes.
• Reviews work of construction.
• Maintains air distribution and balance systems.
• Adds chemicals and analyzes water treatment for chill water and heating systems.
• Plans and installs auxiliary control systems.
• Prepares system for winter carry-over and cold weather conditions.
• Calibrates pipe and vent sizes.
• May design and install sheet metal.
• Installs/inspects thermostats, and electrical wiring of furnaces, unit heaters, and cooling units.
• Reviews new designs and concepts.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• EPA universal certification for service technicians.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Quality control analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Charging, starting, and checking for proper operation of HVAC type equipment and related devices; troubleshooting and repairing digital electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems; starting, stopping, and troubleshooting chiller operations and chilled water systems; modifying and/or installing natural gas and water piping; operating, maintaining, diagnosing problems, and repairing industrial type HVAC systems and control devices; performing basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and sheet metal work; welding and repairing material and brazing pipe; cutting, brazing and soldering high pressure refrigerant piping.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range of $30.36 - $33.36, and is commensurate with experience.
• Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to): 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees) Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents See our full benefits page for more information!

About Us

• Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success.
• We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
• Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers.
• We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience.