HVAC / Preventative Maintenance Technician

HVAC / Preventative Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs all heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC / R) and refrigeration components on campus as required.
• Conducts layouts for assigned jobs, reads, interprets, provides material labor estimates, orders materials, and translates prints into a finished product.
• Maintains accurate records of materials used and time spent on assignments.
• Maintains a working knowledge and stays current on operations of new systems such as HVAC / R, fire alarms, electrical motors, chemical treatment and filtration of swimming pools, chillers, water softening equipment, and refrigeration systems.
• Must use and strengthen knowledge in Building Automation systems for daily monitoring and troubleshooting. Attends training related to such systems.
• Work independently, as well as collegially and effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, visitors and contractors on a daily basis.
• Coordinate work with other trade shops and departments.
• Proficient use of personal computers for work order entries (material & labor needs) and campus energy management system to monitor building conditions.
• Provide service, repairs, and preventive maintenance procedures to HVAC / R control systems including controllers, networks and peripheral devices.
• Review and understand project plans and specifications to accomplish project goals and objectives.
• Maintain sensors, thermostats, controllers, valves, actuators, and other HVAC / R control related equipment.
• Maintain a working knowledge of HVAC systems such as electrical motors, chillers, and refrigeration systems.

Qualifications

Certificate from an accredited apprentice program in the field of HVAC / R

Preferred Qualifications

Education

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are attained.

Certifications

Offer Determination

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Physical Requirements

Other Information

Benefits

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include : medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.

Department Statement

It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.

"One team, one mission"

The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.

Accountabilities

Job Details

Requisition Number : 2025S079Posting

Temporary : No

Work Schedule : Sunday – Thursday 11 : 00PM – 7 : 00AM

Job Open Date : 09 / 29 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

EEO and Compliance

EEO Statement : The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act : The Campus Safety Department will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This includes statistics as reported to the U.S. Department of Education for the previous three years and institutional policies concern campus security and fire safety. The report can be accessed at the Clery Compliance page. Printed copies may be obtained via email at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Note : The listing also includes several unrelated job titles and postings that are not part of this role and have been omitted for clarity.

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