HVAC Mechanic I

Towson University; Towson (MD); Presencial; USD 51 000 - 63 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Full university benefits

Tuition remission

Paid holidays and leave

Resumo da oferta

Towson University seeks an HVAC Mechanic I to service and repair HVAC systems on a commercial scale. The role covers preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and on-call rotations to ensure reliable operation of campus heating and cooling infrastructure.

Responsibilities include repair, testing, and balancing of air and hydronic systems, as well as maintaining burners and compressors. A high school diploma and CFC certification are required, with TU offering comprehensive benefits and

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years progressive experience in air conditioning/refrigeration trades.
• CFC Refrigerant Certification Types I & II or Universal required.
• Additional related education/experience may substitute for experience with 30 college credits equating to one year.

Responsabilidades

• Service, repair, and install air conditioning equipment; diagnose and replace chiller controls and components.
• Follow manufacturer recommendations for preventive maintenance and operation.
• Troubleshoot HVAC systems using related software and controls.
• Perform tests and balance procedures for air and hydronic systems to optimize operation.
• Maintain burners and heat exchangers; ensure proper fuel-to-air ratios and safe operation.
• Manage variable frequency drives on pumps and fans; service humidification systems.
• Provide guidance and training to other maintenance staff on HVAC systems.

Conhecimentos

HVAC troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/schematics

Safety and OSHA compliance

Oral and written communication

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

CFC Refrigerant Certification Types I & II or Universal

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description - HVAC Mechanic I (260000RA)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 20,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The HVAC Mechanic I services and repairs components of commercial and industrial heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. This role provides preventive maintenance work on various size pumps, both residential and commercial heat pumps and industrial centralized air conditioning systems up to 250 tons. This is an essential position, and the typical workday hours are 7:00am-3:30pm and requires being ON-Call on a rotation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Services, repairs and installs air conditioning equipment of all kinds. Diagnoses test repairs and replaces complex internal chiller controls and auxiliary components of a total system.
• Understand manufacturer’s recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing and operation.
• Troubleshoot and service all types of temperature control devices to use computers and related software to diagnose HVAC system problems.
• Performs service tests and balance procedures to air and hydronic systems to determine required adjustments. Makes adjustments to assure optimal system operation.
• Diagnose, maintain and perform service repairs to gas burners. Replaces heat exchangers and component controls. Tests and set up burner operation to provide proper fuel to air ratios.
• Maintains variable frequency drive applications on pumps and fans.
• Services and repairs humidification systems utilizing steam and/or self-generated applications.
• Provides guidance and training to other maintenance personnel regarding HVAC systems.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four years progressively responsible experience in the air conditioning/refrigeration trade.
• CFC Refrigerant Certification Types I & II or Universal.
• Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
• General knowledge of the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration; of the practices and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems; of refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment. Working knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the refrigeration trade; of National Electric Code; of basic mathematics including area, volume, and weights and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the trade; in welding, brazing, soldering, and silfoss; skill in repairing and servicing HVAC equipment and systems. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and construction documents; to read and understand manufacturer's recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing, and operation; to use computers and related software to diagnose HVAC system problems; to prepare reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery or equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees assigned to work with CFC refrigerants must maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law. A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland is required. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

Salary and Benefits

$57,000 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. Applicants with TU or USM service may receive salary credit. When applicable, a 2.5% increase may be added to the annual salary, pending successful completion of the initial six-month probationary period, for this position.

Organization

Operations

Primary Location

Main Campus

Job Posting

Oct 20, 2026

Towson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail]

Towson University is a smoke-free campus.