HVAC Technician

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Murray (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College is seeking an HVAC Technician to support operation, maintenance, and basic repair of campus HVAC systems. The role covers a range of facilities, with day, swing, or graveyard shifts and the need to respond to campus needs.

You will work under supervision, advancing knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, and campus infrastructure, while delivering excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–3 years HVAC or related experience, or Associate degree.
• HVAC certification required or achievable within 24 months.
• EPA Section 608 Certification within 6–12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC systems and components.
• Perform routine inspections and rounds of mechanical rooms.
• Assist in servicing and replacing HVAC/refrigeration systems including chillers and cooling towers.
• Perform basic maintenance on valves, motors, belts, filters, and lubrication systems.
• Learn central heating and chilled water plant operations and basic BAS functions.
• Respond to service calls and complete CMMS work orders.

Skills

HVAC certification

EPA 608 Certification

Basic electrical knowledge

Education

HVAC trade school program or technical coursework

Associate degree or 2 years post high school

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The HVAC Technician supports the operation, maintenance, and basic repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems serving college facilities. This position assists in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and reliable learning environment across all campuses while providing excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff. The HVAC Technician works under general supervision and develops knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, and campus infrastructure. This position requires flexibility to work; day, swing, or graveyard shifts and respond to campus needs as required.

• Operate, maintain, and assist in repairing HVAC systems and related components in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
• Perform routine inspections and make rounds of mechanical and equipment rooms to identify potential issues and ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Assist in servicing, installing, repairing, and replacing HVAC and refrigeration systems, including split systems, packaged units, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on HVAC components such as valves, motors, belts, bearings, filters, and lubrication systems.
• Learn and assist with central heating (steam and/or hot water) and central chilled water plant operations.
• Learn basic building automation system functions (e.g., Metasys, Automated Logic, FX) to monitor system status and make approved adjustments.
• Respond to service calls, work orders, and system failures in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete, update, and close work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including recording time and materials used.
• Learn the location and function of HVAC equipment, mechanical rooms, and electrical disconnects to ensure safe work practices.

• Submit and complete monthly expense reports.
• Respond to fire alarm systems and be familiar with the fire panels.
• Remove snow as needed to ensure safe passage around buildings during winter weather conditions.
• Complete required college training courses and comply with safety regulations and organizational policies.
• Position requires working day, swing, and graveyard shift at any campus when needed.
• Provide courteous and effective customer service while interacting with the campus community.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Zero (0) – Three (3) years of direct, paid, full-time experience in experience in HVAC, building maintenance, or mechanical systems OR Associate degree or Two (2) years post high school and Zero (0) - Three (3) years of experience
• Equivalent combination of education and hands-on training
• Must have a valid driver’s license to operate college vehicles.
• Must be able to move 80 pounds.
• Must be able to work from a ladder.
• Position requires working day, swing, and graveyard shifts at any campus when needed.
• Must be HVAC certified or have the ability to become certified within 24 months.

EPA Section 608 Certification (Type I or Universal)

• Must obtain within 6–12 months of hire if not already certified

• Basic electrical knowledge.

• Completion of an HVAC trade school program or technical coursework.