HVAC & Equipment Maintenance Manager

HVAC & Equipment Maintenance Manager

Location:

Hanover, NH
• Onsite only
• Regular Full Time
• 40 hours/week
• 12 months/year

Position

Purpose:

As the HVAC & Equipment Maintenance Manager, reporting to the Director of Maintenance Services, you oversee daily operations crucial to Dartmouth College’s Facilities Operations and Management (FO&M). You lead a team responsible for HVAC maintenance, plumbing, and various building systems, ensuring seamless functioning of essential systems like heating and ventilation. These systems provide essential services to support research, academic, athletic, and residential experiences for the Campus community that require effective delivery of services and emergency response.

Your role involves both managing internal personnel and coordinating contractors. You work closely with FO&M supervisors/managers and support facilities managers in the Real Estate Office (REO), Dartmouth College Athletic Department (DCAD), Professional Schools, Residential Operations, and other College organizations. Dartmouth facilities include over 6.5 million square feet in 165 buildings, serving over 5,900 students and 4,000 faculty and staff in a variety of spaces, including Ravine Lodge and College Grant.

Required Qualifications –

Education And Experience:

Associates plus 5+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge And Abilities:

• Associate/bachelor’s degree in HVAC technology or equivalent experience and technical certifications.
• Ten years of progressive experience, preferably in higher education or institutional settings, including supervisory roles.
• Valid driver’s license in compliance with Dartmouth College’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate staff toward excellence.
• In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, and air quality management.
• Extensive troubleshooting skills in HVAC system components and equipment.
• Familiarity with safety codes, building regulations, and college policies.
• Experience in estimating, scheduling, and managing multiple projects.
• Proficiency in standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Effective communication skills with staff, college personnel, and contractors.
• Budget planning and financial management expertise.
• Project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and contract management.
• Availability for on-call duty during emergencies, including after-hours response.
• Commitment to sustainability initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master plumbing/plumbing license and/or universal refrigeration license preferred.
• Experience with Johnson, Honeywell, and other BAS systems.

Department Contact For Recruitment Inquiries: Admin HR Services

Department Contact Phone Number:

Department Contact For Cover Letter And

Title:

Jason Bergeron, Assistant Director Maintenance Services

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.

Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is Driving a Vehicle An Essential Function Of This Job? Yes

Special Instructions To Applicants: Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas…