Technician Environmental Systems - HVAC

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

Job summary

Rowan University is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to lead the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, rooftop units, and climate control systems. The role demands knowledge of heating and air conditioning equipment, plus compliance with safety and documentation standards.

Candidates must have an Operating Engineers License, an EPA-certified HVAC credential, and a NJ driver’s license if needed for mobility.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience in operation, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration systems.
• Driver's license valid in New Jersey if vehicle operation is necessary.
• Operating Engineers License of appropriate grade and type issued by NJ Department of Labor.
• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification of appropriate level.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand English sufficiently.
• Disabilities may be accommodated where possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, maintenance, adjustment of boilers, motors, pumps, rooftop units, and climate control.
• Operate, maintain, repair motors, pumps, blowers, air handlers, exhausts, and related controls in rooftop units and boilers.
• Supervise preventive maintenance and safety measures.
• Order, receive, store, safeguard, and supervise use of equipment, materials, supplies, and tools.
• Maintain records and files; oversee on-the-job safety.
• Learn to utilize electronic/manual recording systems used by the agency.

Skills

Boiler maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical diagnosis

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Job description

Welcome to Rowan University’s Career Site

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to nearly 25,000 students. The fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the country’s top 10 fastest-growing, Rowan offers a thriving multidisciplinary environment with a strong emphasis on practical research in health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. Nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships, Rowan is one of two universities in the U.S. to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Rowan Employee Benefits

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.

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.

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).
• 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.

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

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.

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