2nd class HVAC Technician

2nd class HVAC Technician

Location: Villanova, PA

Position Type: Staff

Recruitment Type: Internal/External

Work Schedule: Full-time (12-months)

Salary: $32.81 per hour

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building HVACR equipment consistently with manufacturer guidelines and accepted practices to optimize energy use.
• Install HVACR units, including electronic, electrical, and mechanical components and connections.
• Install HVACR ductwork, including flexible tubing and sheet metal construction.
• Install, maintain, and repair computerized electronic, pneumatic, and direct digital control (DDC) devices related to HVACR control.
• Maintain and make operating repairs on electrical equipment and appliances, oil and gas equipment, refrigerators/freezers, ice makers, and other refrigeration equipment.
• Operate and keep in good working order a variety of equipment such as hand tools, mobile electronic devices, measuring/diagnostic/testing meters, and instruments.
• Conserve, install, recycle, and reclaim refrigerants.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform brazing, silver and lead soldering, pipe fitting, welding, and fabrication as required.
• Perform carpentry, masonry, painting, and plastering work as required.
• Coordinate repairs with other trades affected by HVAC operations.
• Assist in furniture and event set‑ups and breakdowns, decorations for special functions, meetings, etc.
• Perform other duties within the normal scope of the department’s responsibilities and the individual’s capabilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent with formal training in HVACR.
• Currently classified and working as HVAC Technician 3rd Class with all required qualifications.
• Minimum of two years of service at Villanova University (at the discretion of Facilities Management).
• Possession and maintenance of required personal hand tools.
• Ability to research information from various sources to facilitate repairs (technical manuals, as built prints, equipment suppliers, and internet websites).
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on all campus HVAC/R equipment under moderate supervision.
• Ability to properly lubricate, repair, replace, and align direct and indirect mechanical drive components for all campus HVAC/R equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair central heating/cooling air distribution systems.
• Ability to verify, troubleshoot, isolate, repair or replace all components of campus chilled/heating hydronic water distribution systems.
• Ability to verify steam pressure for campus heat exchangers where applicable.
• Ability to install, secure, repair, or replace components of campus air distribution systems to optimize airflow and structural stability.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electric heat sources across campus (reheat, air handler, auxiliary, and baseboard heating coils).
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, isolate, repair or replace components of direct expansion/refrigeration systems.
• Ability to implement pipe fitting techniques (threading, brazing, lead and silver soldering) for HVAC/R repairs.
• Ability to verify, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, or replace control system components from source to end devices.
• Follow verbal and written directions in English; interact professionally with students, faculty, administration, and staff; read OSHA guidelines and safety data sheets.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and sequences of operations to diagnose proper operation of HVAC/R equipment.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, bend, reach, crawl, and lift up to 60 lbs; work in enclosed spaces; and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• No disciplinary actions on file within the previous twelve months of applying.
• Current ANSI/OSHA compliant training card to operate aerial lift, bucket truck, forklift, or all.
• Ability to erect and work on scaffolding as per OSHA standards.
• Excellent safety record.

• Current OSHA 10 certification or higher and ability to operate aerial/scissor lift, bucket truck, and forklift.

• Physical ability to climb ladders, bend, reach, crawl, and lift up to 60 lbs; work in enclosed spaces.
• Core hours:
  Monday‑Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Early arrival or late departure expected for emergency repairs.
• Positions: 2