Maintenance​/Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning; HVAC Technician

Job Title

Maintenance / Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician

Maintenance

Physical Plant Director

The HVAC Technician is involved in the analysis, maintenance, modification, and repair of building heating, venting, and air conditioning equipment and systems.

• Troubleshoot basic mechanical or control problems, determine parts needed, and complete work in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on HVAC systems and equipment such as filter changes, pump repairs, motor replacements, cleaning, and safety inspections.
• Plan daily and weekly work schedules in order of priority and maintain basic work order records.
• Recommend equipment modifications due to building space use changes.
• Maintain boiler rooms and air‑handler rooms in a clean and organized manner.
• Perform a variety of other skilled and unskilled tasks in support of the Maintenance Department as requested by the HVAC Supervisor or the Physical Plant Director.
• Able to understand or be willing to learn control systems.
• Perform maintenance on small appliances.

This position reports directly to the HVAC Supervisor. The employee must be available for on‑call duties.

This position requires many tools including an HVAC basic tool kit, infrared thermometers, digital thermometers, combustible gas detectors, digital carbon monoxide detectors, a computer with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Express, Johnson’s Control Metasys System, and Facilities Maintenance Software. Communication tools include the telephone, handheld radio, and a personal cell phone for on‑call during non‑scheduled hours.

The physical environment includes conditions from indoors to outdoors, cold or hot weather, light or dark, and any weather. The position is exposed to chemicals, high voltage, elevated work spaces, moving parts, and tight, narrow spaces.

The job involves sitting and standing for extended periods, lifting and moving heavy objects of at least 80 lbs safely, with assistance for heavier materials as needed. The employee must work in confined spaces and high noise situations and possess manual dexterity for sorting tiny parts. Snow removal during winter months is also required.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Two years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of chillers, air‑handling systems, water distribution, boilers, heat pumps, and control systems is required. Specialized HVAC technical training is recommended.

Technician Universal EPA Handle Refrigerant.

• Familiarity with personal computers and word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of construction and installation.
• Basic knowledge of electricity sufficient to troubleshoot and repair basic electrical control circuits.
• Basic knowledge of safety procedures and practices as they relate to the HVAC trade.
• Working knowledge of refrigerant theory.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with other workers during the workday.
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement emergency repairs.
• Ability to climb ladders, crawl, see small objects, and use fingers to sort small parts.
• Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including design, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University, as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion.