Plumbing​/HVAC Service Technician II

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open to union members only from 04/28/25 through 05/04/25.

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position information

posting date 04/28/2025

open until filled yes

position number

position number 0405401

position title

hiring range minimum

hiring range minimum $34.48/hr.

hiring range maximum

hiring range maximum $35.51/hr.

union type

seiu level

seiu level p

flsa status

flsa status non-exempt

employment category

employment category regular full time

scheduled months per year

scheduled months per year 12

scheduled hours per week

scheduled hours per week 40

schedule

location of position

hanover, nh 03755

remote work eligibility? Onsite only

is this a term position?

is this a term position? No

if yes, length of term in months.

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

is this a grant funded position?

is this a grant funded position? No

position purpose

the plumber/ hvac technician ii performs installation, repairs, and preventative maintenance services for the college’s plumbing/ hvac systems. The plumber/ hvac technician ii exercises a level of skill in the trade and assumes responsibility for routine plumbing service calls, preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations. Learns from and assists with more complex assignments under supervision of senior technicians.

required qualifications - education and yrs exp

required qualifications - education and yrs exp high school plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

required qualifications - skills, knowledge and abilities

• high school graduate or equivalent.
• minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the plumbing or hvac trades, or the equivalent.
• valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the dartmouth college driver safety and motor vehicle policy
• demonstrates a working knowledge of 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.
• is well versed in using common trade hand and power tools. Is skilled in use with specialty tools such as torches, threaders, flare, mechanical press. Demonstrated ability to use multimeter, temperature gun and similar electronic testing equipment to diagnose problems.
• 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. .
• 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.
• 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 participate and contribute to projects involving a high degree of complexity. Ability to analyze and…