Posted: Nov 26, 2024
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HVAC Technician

Kansas State University - Manhattan, KS
Application Deadline: N/A

HVAC Technician

 

About This Role

 

The HVAC Technician ensures the efficient operation of campus-wide heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems through advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Key responsibilities include:

 

System Maintenance and Repairs

 

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, and associated systems.

• Maintain and upgrade electronic, pneumatic, and temperature/pressure control systems.

 

Energy Management

 

• Operate and optimize energy management systems, adjusting controls and upgrading outdated components.

 

Specialized Equipment Support

 

• Diagnose and repair HVAC-R components in scientific and commercial systems, including growth chambers, ultra-low freezers, and ammonia refrigeration.

 

HVAC Operations

 

• Maintain central HVAC systems, fume hoods, and building air balance.

• Troubleshoot advanced controls, variable frequency drives, and electrical/plumbing issues.

 

General Support

 

• Perform additional duties as assigned, ensuring compliance with safety standards and building codes.

 

About Us

 

The Division of Facilities is an action-oriented service organization within the K-State family. We plan, budget, build, operate, maintain, clean, supply and transport. We are custodians, landscapers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, project managers, engineers, architects, accountants, and administrative professionals - all stewards and leaders of an inspiring campus shared by many.

 

We wholeheartedly embrace the K-State traditions of excellence, integrity and professionalism, and we are enthusiastic champions of K-State's visionary goal to become a https://www.k-state.edu/2025/.

Worksite Option

 

This position is on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

• Two years of relevant experience

• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Two years of experience in refrigeration-Air/conditioning repair work.

• Prefer four years of experience in refrigeration and air conditioning work including two at the journey level.

• Prefer journey level experience in electronic control service and repair. Prefer journey level experience in heating systems including electric, gas fired, heat pump, steam, and hot water.

 

Other Requirements:

 

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license.

• Valid EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certificate with a universal rating.

• Medical certification for respirator use within probationary period. Maintain medical certification for respirator annually.

• Daily: All types of HVAC equipment, state vehicles, EMS computer software, Electrical meters, AIMS computer software, electrical safety equipment, oxygen-acetylene torches, vacuum pumps, refrigerant recovery equipment, and refrigeration gauges.

• Subject to on-call, standby and inclement weather response. This position is essential.

 

How to Apply

 

Please submit the following documents:

 

• Application and/or resume

 

Screening of Applications Begins

 

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

 

$20.30 - $31.45 per hour

 

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Application Closes:

 

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