Maintenance Technician, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; HVAC), Indiana Memorial Union

IMU BUILDING (BA-IMUB-IUBLA)

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well‑being are our core mission.

Maintenance is proud to be a department within the Office of Student Life and is located within the Indiana Memorial Union, the heart of campus. The Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) is a historic 500,000 square‑foot student union that serves as the center of the student experience and hosts more campus visitors than anywhere else at IU.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing various systems and equipment within the Indiana Memorial Union. Duties include performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring systems operate efficiently and safely.

• Perform skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance and repair work on campus buildings, facilities, equipment or machinery.
• Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, plumbing/pipe systems, physical structures, fixtures, paint, HVAC systems, locks/access systems, compressors, generators, engines, etc.
• Diagnose problems and determine corrective solutions, referring to and/or adhering to building codes, blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• May lead other maintenance staff on projects or assist in a general maintenance capacity when others are in a lead role.
• Maintain parts, supplies, and equipment; advise supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties.
• Drive Indiana University vehicles as needed.
• Work any shift as needed, including 24‑hour a‑day emergency response.
• Assist with snow removal activities as necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

• Five (5) years verifiable journey‑level experience in relevant trades.
• OR a certificate in a Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticed trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry).

• Valid driver's license; ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient in English with written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time‑management and priority‑setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• High accuracy even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Quick problem‑troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in area of expertise.
• General knowledge of multi‑craft maintenance in carpentry, electric, heating/cooling, and plumbing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate specific tools used in the area of expertise, including common hand and power tools, hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Operate a computer.
• Work with a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• May be required to acquire and maintain position‑required certifications.

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires ascending/descending ladders and stairs, positioning oneself in low level positions,…