Senior Environmental & HVAC Systems Technician

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare (Ames)

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Iowa State University seeks an Environmental Systems Mechanic II to install, repair, and maintain HVAC and environmental systems across campus. The role uses computerized building automation to monitor performance, analyze data, and support system reliability.

Ideal candidates bring journeyman experience or equivalent, a refrigeration certificate, and the ability to train others. The position includes on-site work across Ames with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Six years experience in HVAC and environmental automation, or a mix of experience and licenses as specified.
• Must hold refrigeration certificate type 2 or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and Fleet Safety Program may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain HVAC and environmental systems including refrigeration equipment.
• Operate and monitor building automation systems; analyze data for reliability and energy efficiency.
• Provide guidance and training to apprentices and other personnel.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Troubleshooting and repair

Blueprints and diagrams

Computerized building automation

brazing refrigeration tubing

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman’s license

Refrigeration certificate (type 2)

Two years college or trade school

Tools

Pneumatic controls

Test equipment

Cooling towers and chillers

Job description

Iowa State University seeks an Environmental Systems Mechanic II to install, repair, and maintain HVAC and environmental systems across campus. The role uses computerized building automation to monitor performance, analyze data, and support system reliability.

Ideal candidates bring journeyman experience or equivalent, a refrigeration certificate, and the ability to train others. The position includes on-site work across Ames with comprehensive benefits.