Facilities HVAC Technician

Insight Global; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Facilities Associate to support a client. The role emphasizes hands-on HVAC maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with external vendors to ensure campus systems run efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have strong HVAC expertise, the ability to communicate with non-technical staff, and a track record of maintaining and operating building energy systems on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial or institutional HVAC maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience.
• HVAC certification (EPA, NATE, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience with rooftop units, VRF, geothermal, heat pumps, and commercial HVAC equipment.
• Strong ability to diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC issues and coordinate with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and custodial services on campus.
• Keep campus buildings and grounds clean, orderly, safe, and secure.
• Serve as the primary on-site resource for HVAC maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

System repair

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Rooftop units

VRF systems

Geothermal systems

Heat pumps

Building management systems

ETS Energy Transfer Solutions

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Facilities Associate to support a client. Their purpose is to empower extraordinary young people to grow "From Potential to Achievement" by addressing the systemic educational and other barriers that have historically held back children from marginalized communities. They are proud to employ a culturally diverse faculty that is reflective of their diverse student population.

This is a 3-month contract opportunity with potential for contract-to-hire for the right individual.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and custodial services on campus.
• Keep campus buildings and grounds clean, orderly, safe, and secure.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks including general and preventive maintenance and repair work in one or more fields (e.g., carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.).
• Serve as the primary on-site resource for HVAC maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, ensuring campus systems operate efficiently and effectively.
• Troubleshoot and support a variety of HVAC equipment including rooftop units, VRF systems, geothermal systems, heat pumps, and traditional mechanical HVAC systems.
• Work closely with external HVAC vendors and contractors, helping coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, and system improvements while ensuring the organization receives appropriate service and recommendations.
• Communicate HVAC and facility-related issues to non-technical stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and helping campus leadership make informed decisions.
• Support operation and basic oversight of building management and energy systems, including ETS (Energy Transfer Solutions).
• Serve as an essential employee, providing on-site support during inclement weather, emergency situations, or other conditions that require campus access and operational continuity.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, including clearing priority walkways, entrances, emergency access routes, and campus vehicles, as needed.
• Support campus safety and accessibility needs to ensure students, staff, and visitors can safely navigate the campus.
• Setup and breakdown of campus events.
• Respond flexibly to urgent facilities needs that arise outside of typical routines or schedules.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on facilities professional with strong HVAC expertise who can serve as the campus's HVAC subject matter expert. They will be comfortable troubleshooting complex mechanical systems, working with outside vendors, communicating with non-technical staff, and helping ensure the campus's HVAC systems are properly maintained and operated.

Skills and Requirements

• Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of commercial or institutional HVAC maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience required.
• 7-10 years of HVAC experience preferred.
• HVAC certification (EPA, NATE, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience working with rooftop units, VRF systems, geothermal systems, heat pumps, and other commercial HVAC equipment.
• Ability to independently diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC issues.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and contractors.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• General facilities maintenance experience including electrical, plumbing, or carpentry is preferred.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].