Campus HVAC & Refrigeration Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Atlantic Mine (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking an HVAC Technician within the Facilities Management department. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, repairing, installing, calibrating, and troubleshooting all campus HVAC systems, including refrigeration and steam systems.

The technician will handle refrigeration equipment, air-conditioning systems, and control systems, and will participate in safety training and continuous learning to support campus operations.

Qualifications

• Requires EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Graduate of HVAC trades school or equivalent.
• Four years of experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting commercial HVAC systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, replace, inspect, calibrate, install, and troubleshoot refrigeration equipment and building HVAC systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC system components such as fans, motors, pumps, compressors, dampers, heat pumps, ducts, and boilers.
• Work with direct digital controls (DDC) and pneumatic control systems and software.
• Fabricate and install HVAC systems and controls.
• Manage spare-parts inventory for essential HVAC equipment.
• Respond to emergency call-outs during off-shift hours.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Electrical systems

Pneumatic controls

Education

High school diploma

EPA 608 Certification

HVAC trades certificate

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Electronic testing equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Michigan Technological University is seeking an HVAC Technician within the Facilities Management department. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, repairing, installing, calibrating, and troubleshooting all campus HVAC systems, including refrigeration and steam systems.

The technician will handle refrigeration equipment, air-conditioning systems, and control systems, and will participate in safety training and continuous learning to support campus operations.