HVACR Technician – Campus Facilities & Geothermal

Oberlin College Development; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Job summary

Oberlin College is seeking a full-time HVACR Technician to maintain and repair a wide range of HVAC, refrigeration, and water treatment systems on campus. This is a 40-hour-per-week, Monday–Friday position, from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., reporting to the Assistant Director, Facilities Stewardship. The incumbent will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostic testing, and repair work on complex systems, including boilers, chillers, DX units, and BAS controls, ensuring reliable campus operations.

Qualifications

• Certified HVAC/refrigeration mechanic with Universal CFC and 8+ years experience.
• Experience with BAS controls and troubleshooting.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally more with assistance.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and willingness to travel on campus if needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and water treatment equipment.
• Read blueprints and interpret diagrams and job specs.
• Use BAS, DDC, and pneumatic controls for systems troubleshooting.
• Complete work orders and communicate issues via radio.
• Follow safety regulations and wear PPE at all times.

Skills

HVACR expertise

BAS knowledge

Pneumatic/DDC control

Safety compliance

Tools

Schneider Electric BAS

Siemens Apogee

Desigo

BACnet

Job description

Oberlin College is seeking a full-time HVACR Technician to maintain and repair a wide range of HVAC, refrigeration, and water treatment systems on campus. This is a 40-hour-per-week, Monday–Friday position, from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., reporting to the Assistant Director, Facilities Stewardship. The incumbent will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostic testing, and repair work on complex systems, including boilers, chillers, DX units, and BAS controls, ensuring reliable campus operations.