Campus HVAC Technician: Steady Schedule, Real Impact

Drew University; Fairwoods (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site campus

Stable 40-hour schedule

Rotating on-call

Job summary

Drew University on Madison, New Jersey, seeks a Journeyman HVAC Technician to maintain and improve campus systems, supporting classrooms, residence halls, and offices. You’ll work on chillers, boilers, pumps, and building automation in a single on-site environment, with a stable 40-hour schedule and rotating on-call coverage.

Join a collaborative Facilities team dedicated to safety, reliability, and energy efficiency, where your hands-on expertise makes a daily difference for students, faculty,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Significant hands-on commercial HVAC experience incl. chillers/boilers/hydronic systems, VFDs, and building automation.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to operate vehicles.
• Strong communication in English and teamwork.
• EPA Universal refrigerant handling certification.
• HVAC degree from a certified trade school or apprenticeship preferred.
• New Jersey Black Seal low-pressure boiler operator license is a plus.
• Within six months, obtain NJ Underground Storage Tank Operator Certification; employer covers course and attempts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve campus HVAC systems.
• Service and replace motors, pumps, bearings, valves, actuators, dampers, transformers, and related components.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to improve reliability.
• Repair ventilation, exhaust, ductwork, and related systems.
• Coordinate with Facilities team and outside contractors; maintain records and work orders.
• Follow OSHA safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and safe material handling.
• Manage parts, materials, supplies, and tools; assist in project work as needed.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Equipment diagnosis

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Universal refrigerant handling certification

HVAC degree or trade-school certification

New Jersey Black Seal low-pressure boiler operator license

NJ Underground Storage Tank Operator Certification (within 6 months)

Tools

Building automation

VFDs

Control systems

Job description

Drew University on Madison, New Jersey, seeks a Journeyman HVAC Technician to maintain and improve campus systems, supporting classrooms, residence halls, and offices. You’ll work on chillers, boilers, pumps, and building automation in a single on-site environment, with a stable 40-hour schedule and rotating on-call coverage.

Join a collaborative Facilities team dedicated to safety, reliability, and energy efficiency, where your hands-on expertise makes a daily difference for students, faculty,