Commercial HVAC-R Technician II – Campus & Hospital Systems

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 61,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Transit/Metro U-Pass

Tuition benefits

caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to maintain, repair, and install HVAC, refrigeration, and related systems across university facilities. The role emphasizes coordination with contractors, safety, and reliable operations in a dynamic campus environment.

Candidates should have HVAC training, strong problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with CMMS/ServiceNow. The position is on-site in St. Louis with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Trade school diploma in HVAC or HVAC/R.
Coursework in industrial/commercial HVAC/R maintenance.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Plans and completes repairs and installation of HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems for short-range projects.
Acts as primary Facilities Engineering contact for assigned areas, prioritizing work and assessing service needs.
Performs tasks involving HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, etc.
Estimates labor time, requisitions materials, and requests assistance for long-range projects.
Monitors outside service schedules and equipment installation by contractors.
Coordinates interruptions in service (e.g., outages) and communicates with stakeholders.
Follows through on work in progress to restore facility conditions.
Keeps supervisors informed of facility conditions, problems, and needs.
Maintains communication with other maintenance staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.