Heating and Ventilating Technician

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an HVAC Technician to service, repair, and install heating, cooling, and ventilation systems across campus facilities. The role involves maintaining chilled water systems, adjusting controls, and overseeing apprentices under the lead technician.

A valid driver’s license and a background suited to a trade are required. Work days are Tue–Sat with early morning shifts; a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and adherence to union guidelines applies.

Qualifications

• Advanced shop mathematics and reading drawings, specs, charts, and tables.
• Equivalent to an accredited indentured apprenticeship or high school plus 2-year technical college.
• 2–3 years of effective experience.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and replace HVAC systems and coils.
• Install and maintain chilled water systems and related controls.
• Inspect and adjust building temperature controls across seasons.
• Direct lower grade employees and apprentices as required.
• Operate a motor vehicle as required.
• Repair dampers, ducts, and related components.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Driver's license

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent

High school diploma

Tools

Sensing equipment

Field instrumentation

Job description

Job Description And Position Requirements

• Service, maintain, repair, and replace domestic and commercial heating and ventilating systems and auxiliary components
• Service, maintain, repair, and replace controls and sensing devices necessary for the proper operation of domestic and commercial heating and ventilating systems and auxiliary components, to include changeovers
• Install and maintain chilled water air conditioning systems and related controls
• Install and maintain combination heating and air cooling systems and related heat controls
• Service, maintain, and replace chilled water coils
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and install building heating supply and return lines; check temperatures in condensing lines and traps; repair or replace traps as required using temperature sensing and recording equipment; clean, repair, or replace strainers, valves, and other fittings as required
• Adjust building and room controls to maintain prescribed temperature on heat and re-heat systems to include operations requiring heat or re-heat in all seasons
• Inspect condensate stations to ensure proper operation of heating systems; repair, adjust, or replace controls, repair or replace condensate tanks as necessary
• Refer repair problems for other trades to supervisor as necessary, i.e., loss of power, pump or motor problems, etc., (problem in the distribution system past the tank)
• Inspect, clean, repair, calibrate, and install condensate meters
• Service, maintain, repair, and install air handling equipment, such as univents, fan coil units, exhaust fans, make-up air fans, unit heaters, air handling units for single and multiple zones to include lubrication, filter and coil cleaning, changing belts, bearing cages and blading, balancing air handling equipment and installation and adjustment of pulleys
• Service, maintain, repair, and install dampers, their drives, control mechanisms and sensing devices; inspect and repair ducting
• Service, maintain, repair, and install converters, radiators, radiation units, and coils to include valving, traps, strainers, and tubing of units
• Install and maintain filtering and trapping station in pneumatic air supply lines
• Make temporary repairs to oil burners and systems
• Assist oil burner mechanics as necessary
• Install, maintain, and repair humidification systems equipment
• Work with lead technician on complicated repairs or on construction of new or special units
• Direct the work of lower grade employees and apprentices as required
• Operate motor vehicle as required

Job Requirements

Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. 2 to 3 years of effective experience.

Work Schedule

6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days Off

Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Minimum Work Experience

2 to 3 years of effective experience

Required Certifications

None

Background Checks / Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary And Benefits

For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Campus Security Crime Statistics

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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