HVACR Technician (Zone 2)

Auburn University; University Estates (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a skilled HVACR Technician to join our maintenance team, ensuring reliable heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems across campus. You will perform routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and assist in major system projects under supervision, contributing to a safe, comfortable campus environment.

The role includes potentially on-call duty and requires Level I or II qualifications, valid driver's license, and appropriate refrigerant

Qualifications

• Level I: High school diploma and 2 years of experience as an HVACR technician.
• Level I: Valid Driver's License - Upon Hire.
• Level I: Universal Refrigerant Card - within 90 days of Hire.
• Level II: Some college; Associate's Degree in HVAC Systems or related field and 5 years of HVACR experience.
• Level II: Valid Driver's License - Upon Hire.
• Level II: Universal Refrigerant Card - Upon Hire.
• Level II: NATE HVAC Certification or approved equivalent per policy - Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine repairs and preventive maintenance to HVACR equipment such as air handling units, chillers, heat pumps, exhaust fans, and related systems.
• Assists in major component replacement and system repair projects under supervision.
• Supports on-call rotations and returns to the site within 45 minutes when scheduled.
• Maintains safety, quality, and compliance with university policies.

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree / vocational in HVAC Systems

NATE Certification (or approved equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Interested in an opportunity to join a dynamic team that is dedicated to providing excellent customer service at Auburn University?

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a motivated and skilled HVACR Technician to join our team. As part of Facilities Maintenance Zone 2, you will play a vital role in maintaining the comfort, efficiency, and operational integrity of our campus. Your work will ensure that heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems are functioning optimally, while supporting the students, faculty, and staff who make Auburn such a special place. If you’re a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys making a visible difference, we’d love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine repairs and preventive maintenance to a variety of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment including air handling units, chillers, heat pumps, exhaust fans, fan coil units, variable air volume boxes, motors, pumps, air distribution machinery, pneumatic and digital controls, hot and chilled water distribution and variable volume systems. Performs seasonal transitions of systems to and from heating and cooling.
• Performs basic repairs of HVACR systems and equipment including air handling units, chillers, heat pumps, exhaust fans, fan coils units, variable air volume boxes, motors, pumps, air distribution machinery, pneumatic and digital controls, hot and chilled water distribution and variable volume systems.
• Assists in major component replacement and systems repairs under the supervision of higher level technicians. Assists in executing HVACR system repair projects, such as the replacement of air handling units, chillers, or boilers as well as emergency repair efforts to repair such units.
• May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.

Qualifications

Level I:

• High school diploma and 2 years of experience as an HVACR technician.
• Valid Driver's License - Upon Hire.
• Universal Refrigerant Card - within 90 days of Hire.

Level II:

• Some college; vocational or Associate's Degree in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems, Refrigeration, Building Control Systems or related fields of study and5 years of Experience as an HVACR technician.
• Valid Driver's License - Upon Hire.
• Universal Refrigerant Card - Upon Hire.
• North American Technician Excellence (NATE) HVAC Support Technician Certification or approved equivalent per Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: "Training, Education & Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel" - Upon Hire.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EDUCATION: Yes, When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions.

Contract Type

Continuing

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