Plumber​/HVAC Service Technician III

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posting date 09/29/2025

open until filled yes

position number 1129166

position title

minimum

$39.15

maximum

$40.22

union type

seiu level s

flsa status non-exempt

employment category regular full time

scheduled months per year 12

scheduled hours per week 40

schedule 7.30am-4.00pm, monday-friday; saturday/sunday off

location of position hanover, nh

remote work eligibility? Onsite only

is this a term position? No

if yes, length of term in months. N/a

is this a grant funded position? No

the plumber/hvac technician iii performs complex installation, repairs and preventative maintenance services for the college’s plumbing/hvac systems. The plumber/hvac technician iii exercises a specific level of skill in the trade and assumes responsibility for routine and complex plumbing and hvac assignments. Demonstrates a high level of independence on all systems with the ability to plan and execute significant repairs and installations.

Primary focus on installation, maintenance and repair of hvac piping systems. Demonstrates strong understanding of system and component operations, how different systems interact and the effect on building occupants and their needs.

education and years of experience

high school or equivalency.

skills, knowledge and abilities

• minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in the plumbing or hvac trades, or the equivalent.
• professional trade school certificate or equivalent document. Journeyman license required.
• valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the dartmouth college driver safety and motor vehicle policy.
• demonstrates high level of independence on all plumbing and hvac systems with the ability to plan and execute significant repairs and installations including domestic hot and cold water systems, drainage systems, hot water/chilled water systems, steam heating systems, vacuum systems, air pressure, vav air, and exhaust air systems. Understands relationships between systems.
• demonstrates ability to plan/install piping systems per code and trade practices for significant renovations and new installations.
• demonstrates strong understanding of control systems.
• is skilled in using common trade hand and power tools. Is skilled in use with specialty tools such as torches, threaders, flare, mechanical press. Uses multimeter, temperature gun and similar electronic testing equipment to diagnose problems.
• demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of trade products including solder pipe joints, mechanical joints (flare, compression, press, thread), pipe types, brazing joints, high purity piping systems, chemical resistant drainage systems, duct distribution systems including fire and smoke dampers, filter racks, end terminals, etc.
• computer skills on laptop, tablet and/or smartphone including basic word processing, spreadsheets and ability to use building system programs and work control system.
• ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently under minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and applying strong problem‑solving skills.
• strong customer service skills and good communications skills; ability to communicate work to be performed with college employees and building occupants.
• ability to participate and contribute to projects involving a high degree of complexity. Ability to analyze and evaluate issues and develop creating responsive solutions.
• ability to document and record issues and procedures.
• ability…