HVAC/Preventative Maintenance Technician

Colgate University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate University is seeking an HVAC/Preventative Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair campus HVAC/R systems and related platforms. The role requires reading prints, estimating materials, and coordinating with trades to ensure reliable campus climate control.

Applicants should have HVAC/R credentials, and be able to work independently and with contractors, including evenings and weekends. Strong knowledge of building automation systems is preferred, and a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Requires HVAC/R diagnosis and repair skills
• Independent work with ability to coordinate with contractors
• Evenings, nights and weekend hours availability required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs HVAC/R and refrigeration components on campus.
• Reads layouts, provides material labor estimates, orders materials, translates prints.
• Maintains records of materials used and time spent on assignments.
• Uses Building Automation systems for monitoring and troubleshooting; attends related training.
• Coordinates with other trade shops and departments; works with diverse campus community.
• Maintains sensors, thermostats, controllers, valves, actuators and HVAC/R control equipment.
• Reviews project plans to meet goals and objectives.

Skills

Diagnose HVAC/R issues

Independent and team work

Evenings/Nights/Weekend availability

Education

HVAC/R apprenticeship certificate

Trade school + 1 year experience

5 years journeyperson HVAC/R

Tools

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

BACnet

Job description

Colgate University

HVAC/Preventative Maintenance Technician

Colgate University

HVAC/Preventative Maintenance Technician

Requisition Number: 2026S072Posting

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: Facilities - Trades

Wage/Salary Range: $36.88

Department Statement

It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.

“One team, one mission”

The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.

Accountabilities

• Maintains and repairs all heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC/R) and refrigeration components on campus as required.
• Conducts layouts for assigned jobs, reads, interprets, provides material labor estimates, orders materials, and translates prints into a finished product.
• Maintains accurate records of materials used and time spent on assignments.
• Maintains a working knowledge and stays current on operations of new systems such as HVAC/R, fire alarms, electrical motors, chemical treatment and filtration of swimming pools, chillers, water softening equipment, and refrigeration systems.
• Must use and strengthen knowledge in Building Automation systems for use in daily monitoring and troubleshooting. Attends training related to such systems.
• Work independently, as well as collegially and effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, visitors and contractors on a daily basis.
• Coordinate work with other trade shops and departments.
• Proficient use of personal computers for work order entries (material & labor needs) and campus energy management system to monitor building conditions.
• Maintains accurate records of materials used and time spent on assignments.
• Provide service, repairs, and preventive maintenance procedures to HVAC/R control systems including controllers, networks and peripheral devices.
• Review and understand project plans and specifications to accomplish project goals and objectives.
• Conducts layouts for assigned jobs, reads, interprets, provides material labor estimates, orders materials, and translates prints into a finished product.
• Maintain sensors, thermostats, controllers, valves, actuators, and other HVAC/R control related equipment.
• Maintains a working knowledge of HVAC systems such as electrical motors, chillers, and refrigeration systems.
  
  

Professional Experience/Qualifications

At least one of the following is required:

• Certificate from an accredited apprentice program in the field of HVAC/R
• Graduation from certified trade school plus one-year work experience as HVAC/R technician.
• Proof of five consecutive years as a Journeyperson working in the field of HVAC\R.
  
  

Ability to diagnose complex system issues without guidance required.

Ability to work independently and with a team, and outside contractors required.

Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekend hours as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A combination of additional education and/or experience related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Working proficiency specifically in Schneider Electric EcoStruxure and BACnet.
• Experience working with system sequence of operations, system graphics and configuring & mapping system points.
• A demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
  
  

Education

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are attained.

Other Information

Work Schedule:

Sunday through Thursday 11:00p – 7:00a.

Job Open Date: 10/22/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/7109

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [e-mail].

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