1st Class HVAC Mechanic- Cabrini Campus

Position Summary

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people
  . As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs, as required, building HVACR equipment consistent with manufacturer’s guidelines, operating design parameters, and accepted practices to optimize energy use.
• Installs HVACR units, including electronic, electrical, and mechanical components and connections.
• Installs HVACR ductwork including flexible tubing and sheet metal construction.
• Troubleshoots and repairs HVACR units including electronic, electrical, and mechanical components and connections.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs computerized electronic, pneumatic, and direct digital control (DDC) devices related to HVACR control.
• Maintains and makes operating repairs on electrical equipment and appliances, on oil and gas equipment, on refrigerators/freezers and ice makers, and on other refrigeration equipment.
• Operates and keeps in good working order a variety of equipment including hand tools, mobile electronic devices, measuring/diagnostic/testing meters, and instruments.
• Conserves, installs, recycles, and reclaims refrigerants.
• Reads and interprets complex blueprints, sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Performs brazing, silver and lead soldering, pipe fitting, welding, and fabrication as required.
• Performs various carpentry, masonry, painting, and plastering work as required.
• Coordinates repairs with other trades affected by HVAC operations.
• Assists in furniture and event set ups and breakdowns, decorations for special functions, meetings, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the normal scope of the department’s responsibilities and the individual’s capabilities.

• HS diploma or equivalent and current documentation indicating successful completion of formal training classes or programs and acceptable life experiences in HVACR work.
• Possess EPA Universal/R410A license.
• Is currently classified and working as HVAC Technician 2nd Class and meets all qualifications for HVAC Technician 2nd Class.
• A minimum of five years of service in the trade at Villanova University (upon the discretion of Facilities Management).
• Must possess and maintain personal hand tools required for the trade.
• Must be able to research information from various sources to facilitate repairs of campus HVAC/R equipment, i.e., campus technical manuals, as-built prints, equipment supply distributors, and internet websites, etc.
• Must be able to recover, recycle, and reclaim refrigerants adhering to HVAC/R industry standards, specifications, and protocols.
• Must be able to record all refrigerant loss/charge amounts and manufacturer information on TMA work order when servicing campus HVAC/R equipment.
• Must be able to perform preventative maintenance on all campus HVAC/R equipment using the campus work order system, visual inspection, verbal, or written instruction, etc.
• Must be able to properly lubricate, repair, replace, and align both direct and indirect mechanical drive components for all campus HVAC/R equipment.
• Must be able to lubricate, repair, and replace all pumps serving campus HVAC/R equipment.
• Must be able to verify proper operation of chilled/heating water hydronic generation equipment such as centrifugal, screw, scroll, and reciprocating chillers, gas and oil-fired boilers.
• Must be capable of troubleshooting equipment control panels locally.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair all central heating/cooling air distribution systems.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, repair or…