| POSITION SUMMARY: The HVAC / Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of HVAC systems and other campus facilities and equipment. This position helps ensure buildings remain safe, functional, comfortable, and well maintained for students, employees, and visitors. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; perform routine preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment to reduce failures and extend equipment life; diagnose mechanical and electrical problems associated with HVAC systems and coordinate more complex repairs when necessary; perform general facility maintenance, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and building repairs; respond promptly to maintenance requests and urgent facility issues, particularly those affecting student housing, classrooms, and essential operations; maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment conditions, and completed work orders; monitor HVAC equipment and identify aging or failing systems requiring replacement or significant repair; maintain tools, equipment, parts, and supplies in a safe and organized manner; assist with campus projects, renovations, special events, and emergency response as assigned; follow applicable safety requirements, building codes, and institutional policies; provide professional, courteous, and service-oriented support to students, employees, and campus visitors; perform other related duties as assigned by the Physical Plant Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS; High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in HVAC or a related field preferred; demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing HVAC systems; working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general building maintenance; EPA Section 608 certification required or ability to obtain within an established timeframe; valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; ability to independently troubleshoot problems and determine appropriate corrective action; ability to respond to emergency maintenance situations as needed. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS; ability to lift and carry equipment and materials; climb ladders; work in confined spaces; bend, kneel, stand, and walk for extended periods; and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and temperature conditions. REFERRED QUALIFICATONS: Experience maintaining HVAC and building systems in a college, university, school, multifacility, or similarly complex institutional environment is preferred. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, responsiveness, sound judgment, attention to safety, quality workmanship, and a strong commitment to maintaining facilities that support a positive campus experience.
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