Maintenance HVAC

Location: Malta

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Maintenance HVAC

Job Summary

The Maintenance HVAC Technician performs skilled work in the inspection, maintenance, repair, and operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and building automation systems across campus facilities. Responsibilities include diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and control issues; performing preventive maintenance; and ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and energy efficiency of all HVAC and automation systems. This position also assists with general building maintenance tasks and supports campus operations to maintain a safe, comfortable, and efficient learning and working environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understand and perform minor and major preventative maintenance actions.
• Understanding of electrical and HVAC systems.
• Working knowledge of environmental systems.
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to use practical application of mathematics in general construction and facilities repair and maintenance work.
• Provide strong and clear communication, customer service, and inter-personal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Able to cooperatively work with diverse groups of students and staff
• Understanding of basic administrative processes and procedures
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Productivity Suite
• Understanding of basic computer operations and office equipment
• Demonstrates efficient keyboard and data entry accuracy and speed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of specialized education or technical training in heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
• 1-3 years' experience in facilities maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training or certificate in HVAC is preferred.
• Experience with building automation systems and control systems.
• Familiarity with boilers, chillers, pumps, VAV, duct systems, ventilation, and chilled/hot water systems.

Physical Demands

• Work is normally performed in an indoor setting; however this position requires reaching, standing, walking, repetitive motions for the appropriate maintenance of the grounds.
• Some work is to be performed outside. Noise levels can be loud. Shop conditions may expose position to fumes, noxious odors, gases and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• This position requires activity that may require incumbent to lift 50lbs on occasion; 20lbs frequently, and 10lbs consistently.

EOE Statement

Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.

Position Status
Full Time

Hours per Week
40

Weeks per Year
52

Budgeted Hours per Year
2080

Temporary Position - Begin Date

Temporary Positions - End Date

Type of Position
Support Staff - KCSS

Hiring Salary Range Requested
$43,331.00

Support Staff Pay Band (if applicable)
B23

Support Staff Pay Range (if applicable
$43,331.00 - $52,110.50

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S384P

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
02/16/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

Advertising Summary
Internal Posting for Position, College Website

Posting Link

Illustrative Examples of Essential Functions

Job Duty Name

Description of Job Duty

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspection, and servicing of HVAC equipment (boilers, chillers, air handlers, rooftop units, heat pumps, pumps, chill water lines, VAV boxes, variable frequency drives, etc.).
• Evaluate proper operation of heating and air conditioning systems throughout the facility
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctions in HVAC systems (mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, controls).
• Daily systems check on plant operations.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, or outside service providers to support large or specialized projects.
• Calibrate, program, and maintain building automation systems (BAS)
• Maintain inventory and supplies for parts and initiate requests for repair parts and equipment.
• Reviews work orders to determine daily work assignments in coordination with direction from supervisor.
• Health and safety procedures based on information and recommendations made by supervisor.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as directed.
• Respond to emergency calls (after hours, weekends) as needed for system failures or safety issues.

Essential Duty?
Yes

Percentage Of Time
100