Campus HVAC Technician & Controls Expert

MaineGuide; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Colby College is seeking an HVAC Technician to maintain and repair mechanical systems and temperature control work across campus. This full-time, permanent role offers benefits and reports to the Supervisor of Mechanical and Electrical Services.

The position starts at $24.00 per hour, with responsibilities across maintenance, emergency response, and coordination with other trades. A Maine driver’s license and relevant licenses are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Maine Driver’s License required; must have at least one of: Universal Refrigerant License, Maine State Limited Electrical License or better, Maine State Oil Burners License.
• Mechanical knowledge to operate, maintain, adjust and service institutional mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of plumbing maintenance and repair.
• HVAC control systems experience (pneumatic and DDC).
• Experience with water-to-air and water-to-water heat pumps.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and service cooling towers, condensers, compressors, chillers, heat pumps, motors, air handlers, fume hoods, fans, control systems, and other HVAC/R equipment.
• Maintain comfort levels across campus buildings.
• Maintain water chemistry and pool systems where applicable.
• Manage Energy Management System repairs, scheduling, and troubleshooting.
• Keep PM and CMMS records up to date.
• Maintain refrigerant logs and disposal records.
• Tag and identify new equipment; assist with other trades as needed.

Skills

HVAC control systems

Plan reading

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or related college courses (preferred)

Tools

Maine Driver’s License

Universal Refrigerant License

Job description

Colby College is seeking an HVAC Technician to maintain and repair mechanical systems and temperature control work across campus. This full-time, permanent role offers benefits and reports to the Supervisor of Mechanical and Electrical Services.

The position starts at $24.00 per hour, with responsibilities across maintenance, emergency response, and coordination with other trades. A Maine driver’s license and relevant licenses are required.