HVAC Control Technician

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletics Department seeks an HVAC Control Technician to perform hands-on maintenance, repairs, and calibration of pneumatic, electrical, and DDC controls on industrial/commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

You will support athletic and non-athletic events, schedule building automation, and complete tasks during events. The shift is typically Sunday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited HVAC program and two years of related experience.
• Two additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for education.
• Oregon Limited Energy Technician Class B license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on preventive maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of HVAC control systems.
• Replace worn parts, calibrate equipment and evaluate replacement options.
• Support athletic and non-athletic events by scheduling building automation equipment and repairing devices.

Skills

Effective communication

Diversity experience

Education

Two-year HVAC program

Tools

Siemens Building Automation Software

Daikin Heat Pumps

VRF systems

CMMS

Job description

HVAC Control Technician

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification: Hvac Control Technician

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular,Ongoing

Salary: $27.44 - $42.00 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

June 25th 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant workhistory, including dates of employment. These details are crucialin evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for theposition.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department'sprimary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity forstudent-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reachtheir maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is thesteadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics toprovide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helpingthem to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in theirchosen sport. The department has approximately 250 administrative& classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectatorsannually and represents the University of Oregon in athleticcompetition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) Control Technicianuses knowledge of air conditioning principles, HVAC equipment, andpneumatic and electrical/electronic/DDC controls to perform skilledwork. This position performs \"hands on\" preventative maintenance,repairs, and troubleshooting. Work performed includes, but is notlimited to, replacing broken or worn parts, evaluating replacementalternatives, equipment set-ups, equipment alignment/calibrationand maintaining appropriate state licenses. Equipment includes butis not limited to industrial/commercial/domestic HVAC andrefrigeration equipment, motors, audio visual equipment,scoreboards, lighting systems, pumps, compressors, boilers, cardaccess systems, building alarm and DDC control systems.

This position will provide event support for athletic andnon-athletic activities/events. Event Support will includescheduling building automation equipment and repairing equipment,in addition to miscellaneous tasks required during the course of anevent. The HVAC control technician shift is typically Sunday thruThursday.

The purpose of this job is to maintain the Athletic FacilitiesSystems Equipment and support large Athletic Events. The AthleticFacilities Department believes that each employee makes asignificant contribution to our success. That contribution shouldnot be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, thisposition description is designed to outline primary duties,qualifications and job scope but not limit the incumbent nor thedepartment to just the work identified. It is our expectation thateach employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenevernecessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. This positionassists in creating a work environment that emphasizes customerservice, teamwork and the protection/preservation of thedepartment's physical assets.

Responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of theintercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to alldepartment policies and procedures, as well as the rules andregulations of the university, Big Ten Conference and theNCAA.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school (two year program) inheating and air-conditioning and two years of full-time experienceinstalling, altering, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining HVACcontrol systems and performing corrective and preventivemaintenance on HVAC systems.

Note, two additional years of qualifying experience may besubstituted for the two years of education. For example, four yearsof full-time qualifying experience will meet the minimumqualifications for this position.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing andverbally.
• Candidates with experience serving the needs of diversepopulations are strongly desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• A current State of Oregon Limited Energy Technician Class BLicense.
• Experience with Siemens Building Automation Software.
• Experience with Daikin Heat pumps.
• Experience with Variable Refrigerant Flow heat pumps.
• Completion of an approved Industrial HVAC mechanic apprenticeship.
• HVAC certificate or associate's degree program.
• CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)experience.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfulcompletion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503,Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefitspackage to eligible employees, including health insurance,retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information aboutbenefits, visit ourwebsite.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institutioncommitted to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualifiedindividuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of anyprotected status, including veteran and disability status. TheUniversity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations toapplicants and employees with disabilities. To request anaccommodation in connection with the application process, pleaseemail us or call541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions),age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (includingfamily medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship,service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and statelaw), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use ofleave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activitiesand employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicablelaws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy.Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity andAccess. Contact information, related policies, and complaintprocedures are listedhere.

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