HVAC General Maintenance Technician; Entry Level

Start Your HVAC Career in a Campus Environment

Are you looking to build your HVAC career while gaining hands‑on experience with a variety of commercial building systems? Drew University offers an opportunity to put your technical knowledge to work, learn from experienced Facilities professionals, and continue developing your skills in a diverse, multi‑building campus environment.

Drew University is seeking an HVAC Technician
- Entry Level to join our Facilities team in Madison, New Jersey. This position is ideal for a recent HVAC trade school graduate or someone with some hands‑on experience who is ready to grow their technical abilities while supporting the daily operation and maintenance of the University's buildings.

You'll work with a variety of HVAC equipment across academic buildings, residence halls, and administrative offices, performing preventive maintenance, assisting with troubleshooting and repairs, and responding to service requests that help keep the campus comfortable, safe, and operating smoothly.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including air handlers, rooftop units, boilers, pumps, and exhaust fans.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC components, including filters, belts, coils, motors, and condensate lines; assist with seasonal heating and cooling changeovers.
• Assist experienced technicians with troubleshooting and repairing HVAC issues and responding to campus heating, cooling, and ventilation complaints.

• Respond to general maintenance requests, perform basic repairs, and assist with building emergencies such as water leaks, flooding, and heating or cooling issues.
• Support residence hall turnovers, student move‑in and move‑out, campus events, and other general maintenance needs.

• Follow University safety procedures and OSHA requirements, complete work orders and preventive maintenance records, and maintain organized work areas, tools, and supplies.
• Work collaboratively with Facilities team members, contractors, and the campus community while participating in required training and rotating on‑call and holiday coverage.

We're looking for someone who has a foundation in HVAC and is eager to gain practical experience, learn from experienced technicians, and contribute to a team responsible for maintaining a large university campus. A willingness to take direction, develop new skills, and assist with general maintenance needs is important.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an HVAC trade or vocational school program, or equivalent hands‑on HVAC experience.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to operate a car, van, light truck, or utility vehicle.
• Ability to work a rotating on‑call schedule, including after‑hours emergencies, overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate professionally with students, faculty, staff, and contractors.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position.
• OSHA 10-Hour certification.

• Basic understanding of HVAC principles, including refrigeration cycles, heating systems, airflow, and basic electrical circuits.
• Ability to safely use common hand tools, power tools, and basic testing equipment, such as a multimeter.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and workplace safety procedures, including lockout/tagout.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), work order processes, and computer‑based equipment.
• Ability to work independently, follow direction, manage assigned tasks, and collaborate effectively with…