HVAC Technician

Butler County Community College; El Dorado, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health/dental insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid LTD insurance

KPERS retirement

Generous paid time off

Butler tuition exemption

Supplemental insurance coverages

Job summary

Butler Community College on the El Dorado campus is seeking a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician. The role installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots climate control and refrigeration systems across campus facilities.

Qualifications include 5+ years journeyman experience, a valid license, CFC certification, and the ability to work overtime during emergencies. The position offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed journeyman with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Masters license preferred.
• Must stay current with EPA regulations and practices.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot HVAC climate control and refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical defects and perform routine maintenance.
• Work on chillers/boilers and ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Coordinate with other trades and supervise helpers as needed.

Skills

Trade math

Team communication

Lead helpers

Diagnostic decisions

Safety awareness

Lift 50 pounds

CFC certified

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Documented job related training

Tools

CFC certification type U Universal

Job description

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Butler Community College is seeking a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning ( HVAC ) Technician for its El Dorado campus location. The HVAC Technician installs, maintains, repairs and trouble shoots climate control and refrigeration systems for all Butler campus HVAC systems. The main duties of this position involve diagnosing electrical and mechanical defects, performing routine maintenance, working on chillers/boilers, and ensuring that systems are running safely and efficiently.

Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:

• Generous employer contribution toward health/dental insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid LTD insurance
• KPERS retirement
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, professional and holidays – including time off during spring break and winter break)
• Butler tuition exemption (self and immediate family)
• Supplemental insurance coverages (employee paid)

Campus Locations

Nature of Position

Nature of Position Full Time

If Part Time, list Working Hours

Hourly rate of pay

Hourly rate of pay Commensurate with qualifications and applicable experience.

Open Date

Open Date 08/21/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Qualifications

The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.

We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status.

Required knowledge and skills

• Must show pride in craftsmanship.
• Ability to do trade related mathematics.
• Must be able to communicate with other trades.
• Must be able to safely direct helpers under him.
• Make diagnostic decisions based on education, experience and instrument readiness.
• Ability to climb, stood, bend and work in awkward positions.
• Cannot be afraid of heights.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Can work indoors and outdoors.
• Can work overtime and weekends in emergencies.
• Must be CFC certified type U Universal.
• Must either know or be able to measure existing chilled water, hot water and air flow rates, valve CV and flow coefficients.
• Must be able to balance air flow and set variable volume boxes.
• Must be able to calculate heat gain and cooling load to properly size heating and cooling equipment.
• Must keep up to date in E.P.A. regulations and practices to remain in compliance. Refrigerant recovery and reclaiming safe storage clean air act.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Required experience

Be a working licensed journeyman with a minimum of 5 years experience. Masters license preferred.

Required educational background

• Documented job related training.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Butler Community College website
  • Personal Referral
  • Online site
  • Print advertisement
  • Other
• * Are you currently receiving benefits from KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System)?
  • No
  • Yes
• * What type of license do you have?
  • None
  • Apprentice
  • Journeyman
  • Master
• * How many years of relevant experience do you have?
  • 0-1 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 5+ years
• * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a High School diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No, but am willing to obtain within first year of employment.