Campus HVAC Technician: Controls, Chillers & Emergencies

Loomis Chaffee; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Loomis Chaffee is seeking an experienced full-time HVAC Technician to join the Physical Plant team on a Monday–Friday schedule in Windsor, CT. The role focuses on operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of campus HVAC and related mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Connecticut S-2 Unlimited Journeyperson license or equivalent and has several years of hands-on experience with boilers, chillers, pumps, hydronic systems, and Building Management Systems.

Qualifications

• Connecticut S-2 license preferred/required depending on classification.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible HVAC/mechanical experience, preferably in commercial/institutional settings.
• Experience with chilled‑water systems, boilers, hydronic heating, pumps, and controls.
• Strong troubleshooting and preventive maintenance experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics.
• EPA 608 certification preferred/required as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of HVAC and related systems campus-wide.
• Maintain and repair boilers, chillers, pumps, AHUs, rooftops, hydronic systems, piping, and controls.
• Diagnose HVAC issues and troubleshoot electrical/controls aspects.
• Operate and monitor the campus Building Management System (BMS) and adjust schedules and alarms.
• Plan seasonal start-up/shutdown and changeovers of heating and cooling systems.
• Read drawings, manuals, schematics, and manufacturer specs.
• Maintain records and coordinate with contractors for parts and services.
• Respond to emergencies and support off-hour work as needed.
• Support safety, compliance, and campus operations across Physical Plant.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Building Management System

Mechanical inspection

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Residential/commercial HVAC

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Connecticut S-2 Unlimited Journeyperson Heating, Piping and Cooling License

High school diploma

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

BMS (Building Management System)

Job description

Loomis Chaffee is seeking an experienced full-time HVAC Technician to join the Physical Plant team on a Monday–Friday schedule in Windsor, CT. The role focuses on operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of campus HVAC and related mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Connecticut S-2 Unlimited Journeyperson license or equivalent and has several years of hands-on experience with boilers, chillers, pumps, hydronic systems, and Building Management Systems.