Maintenance Technician III, HVAC​/Mechanical

Posting Number: NE

Job Title: Maintenance Technician III, HVAC/Mechanical

Number of Vacancies: 1

About Murray State: Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits: Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment: Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment: Regular Full-Time

Work Location: Murray, KY

Employment Term: 12 Months

Position Type: Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department: HVAC-R

Maintain, repair and make improvements to facilities as instructed.

• Maintaining facilities in good state of repair, quality of work performed, proper care and maintenance of assigned tools and supplies.
• Thorough knowledge of safe working conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School graduate or equivalent.

• Three years of experience in the maintenance field, with both knowledge of and time working in at least one of the following skilled trades:
  Building Trades, Plumbing, HVAC/Mechanical, Electrical, or Central Plant operations.
• Vocational training may be exchanged for a portion of experience at the rate of one-half times per year.
• Must have an EPA Universal Refrigerant Certificate.
• Must have specific experience and skills working in and around HVAC equipment, refrigeration, chilled water, steam, and hot water boilers.

• Applicable certification or licensure for specific trade craft is preferred.

Posting Date: 07/24/2026

Closing Date: 08/07/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary: $19.39 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade: 108

• Eight hours per day, five days per week; occasional overtime.
• Emergency callback after hours and on weekends.
• This position will be required to work to provide critical services during University holidays, closures, and other emergencies, as needed. Critical services refer to the units that ensure the continuation of key operations and services that directly relate to the security, safety, and/or physical operation of the University (including services to students). Critical services employees will be required to report to work unless their supervisor advises otherwise.

• Must be able to access and work in all work areas including, but not limited to, roofs, crawl spaces, mechanical rooms, on scaffolding, climbing ladders, on lift units, etc.
• Lifting and moving heavy objects, contact with potentially biohazardous materials, working in extremely hot or cold weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.