HVAC Technician

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks an HVAC Technician to operate, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across campus facilities. The role ensures a safe, comfortable learning environment for students, faculty, and staff, with a focus on reliability and service quality.

The position involves servicing split systems, chillers, and cooling towers, learning building automation, responding to calls, and documenting work in the CMMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–3 years of direct HVAC or building maintenance experience, or an Associate degree with relevant training.
• HVAC trade school program or technical coursework completed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to lift 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC systems per manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform routine inspections and monitor mechanical rooms for safety and cleanliness.
• Assist in servicing and replacing HVAC components including split systems, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Perform basic maintenance on valves, motors, belts, bearings, filters and lubrication systems.
• Learn central heating and central chilled water plant operations.
• Learn building automation system functions to monitor status and adjust as needed.
• Respond to service calls and close work orders in CMMS with time and materials.
• Provide courteous service to students, faculty and staff across campuses.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Electrical knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC trade school program

Associate degree or 2 years post high school

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.