Technician Environmental Systems - HVAC

Rowan University; Glassboro (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan University is seeking a Technician Environmental Systems - HVAC in Glassboro, New Jersey to lead operation, maintenance, and repair of climate control systems across campus buildings. The role requires at least two years of relevant experience, knowledge of boilers, chillers, and air handling equipment, and an EPA/HVAC certification where applicable.

A driver’s license may be needed for certain duties, with opportunities to advance in a large public university environment.

Qualifications

• Two years experience operating and maintaining heating and cooling systems.
• Knowledge of boilers, motors, pumps, compressors, and chillers.
• Valid driver’s license may be required for certain assignments.
• EPA/section 608- or HVAC certification preferred depending on duties.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, maintenance, adjustment of boilers, motors, pumps, rooftop units, and climate control.
• Inspect, repair, and service HVAC equipment, controls, and related systems.
• Maintain records, safety programs, and on‑the‑job training for staff.
• Utilize agency information systems to record work orders and diagnostics.

Skills

HVAC systems

Boilers

Electrical diagnosis

Air handling

Safety procedures

Job description

Rowan University • 201 Mullica Hill Road • Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 • 856-256-4000

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All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

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Rowan University offers a comprehensive benefits package to its staff and faculty members* including health, prescription, and dental coverage, vision reimbursement, a variety of investment options including mandatory pension programs and voluntary retirement savings opportunities, tuition benefits and scholarships, and paid time off. For more information on available benefits at Rowan, please visit the Benefits website . Benefits available to employees of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine can be viewed here .

*Available benefits are dependent upon employee class and union affiliation.

Technician Environmental Systems - HVAC

Job no: 501734
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Facilities - Maintenance

Technician Environmental Systems - HVAC

Under supervision of a supervisory official in a state department or agency, takes the lead in the operation, maintenance, adjustment, repair, and servicing for a complex or group of buildings with not less than 1,000 combined tons of cooling and 1,000 boiler horse power, air conditioning and heating system units, and auxiliary equipment, or where heating is supplied by a cogeneration plant, or where boiler operation is not applicable; does other related duties as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Takes the lead in the operation, maintenance, adjustment of boilers, motors, compressors, pumps, rooftop units, auxiliary equipment, and environmental controls used in heating systems, air conditioning systems, and complete climate control.
• Operates, maintains, repairs, and services motors, pumps, blowers, air handlers, exhausts, air and refrigeration compressors, and related electric or solid state controls and wiring in rooftop units and boilers and chilling systems.
• Supervises scheduled preventive maintenance such as greasing, oiling, belt changes, alignments, air flow, water flow, filter changes, control adjustments, and refrigerant charging of any nontoxic refrigerating, air conditioning, or climate control system in rooftop, boilers, and chilling systems.
• Orders, receives, stores, safeguards, records, and supervises the proper use of equipment, materials, supplies, and tools.
• Maintains records and files.
• Oversees on-the-job safety.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years experience in the operation, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, auxiliary equipment, related electric or solid state controls and wiring, and the conditioning of air and water in roof mounted units, boilers, and chilling systems, or other type of heating/refrigeration system.

LICENSE:

• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
• Appointee may be required to possess an Operating Engineers License of the appropriate grade and type issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor.
• Appointees will be required to possess a valid Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification of the appropriate level, commensurate with the type of equipment serviced, issued under the authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the types of boilers, motors, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary equipment used in heating and air conditioning systems in rooftop units or other units and their proper use, care, adjustment, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of problems, procedures, methods, operating characteristics, controls, adjustments, repairs, safety devices, water flow, air flow, electrical diagnosis, and repairs common to heating systems, air conditioning systems, and nontoxic refrigeration systems in both boilers, chillers, and rooftop units.
• Knowledge of methods used to conduct periodic comprehensive tests of fuel consumption, energy consumption, pressure, air flow requirements, water flow requirements, and temperature using common testing or metering devices.
• Ability to analyze heating systems, air conditioning systems, and climate control systems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to provide work assignments and instructions to subordinates.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to inspect, check, and make proper use of safety devices, measures, regulations, and supervise the use of the same.
• Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, and supervise the proper use of materials, supplies, and tools.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Title Eligibility:

This is a Provisional, Open-Competitive appointment.

As a provisional appointee, you must file for and take a state open competitive examination for your title. Examinations are announced by title by the State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC). You need to check the state web page at www.nj.gov/csc under Job Announcements and Testing Information> Job Announcements for the Public or call [phone] for announcements. It is your responsibility to check for and apply for the test announcement for your title. Therefore, please check the announcements.

An examination situation will occur, which will result in a list of eligibles being generated. Eligibles on the list are usually listed in order of their scores. After the list has been promulgated, the eligibles on the list will be notified by NJCSC that there is a provisional position available. Candidates will have five (5) days to notify my office if they are interested in the position. NJCSC regulations stipulate that a permanent selection must be made with limited exceptions from the top three (3) interested candidates. Therefore, you will have to be among the top three candidates in order to be offered a regular appointment in the position.

Salary & Benefits:

• In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position isIFPTE: Range 19, Step 1 ($59,763.26) to Step 4 ($67,969.47).
• For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Notes:

• Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US,and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
• Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) for further information.
• Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.
• Only those internal candidates who possess both the title and experience requirements will receive interviews.
• For promotions, this would be a provisional opportunity pending exam.

Advertised: Sep 1 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 19 2026 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Technician Environmental Systems - HVAC Glassboro, New Jersey Sep 19 2026

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment

Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz,Administrative Assistant,[e-mail], 856-256-5494.

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, [e-mail] , 856-256-5440.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here .

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to securityon all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certainoff-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex,201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling [phone] or email: [e-mail] .

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