Refrigeration​/HVAC Technician II

Position Details

• Position Title: Refrigeration/HVAC Technician II
• Posting Date: 08/25/2025
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• Position Number: 1129423
• Hiring Range: $39.15/year (minimum and maximum)
• Union Type: SEIU
• SEIU Level: S
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Category: Regular Full Time
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40 hours per week
• Schedule: 7:00 am–4:30 pm, Saturday/Sunday off
• Location: Hanover, NH
• Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only

The Refrigeration/HVAC Technician II installs, repairs, and maintains the College’s refrigeration, air‑conditioning, and chilled‑water systems; performs routine maintenance on HVAC equipment for all College and athletic facilities; and responds to off‑hour emergency needs. The Technician also assists in servicing the ammonia refrigeration system in the Thompson Arena ice rink and maintains a high level of skill on all aspects of the trade, assuming responsibility for complex assignments.

• High‑school graduate with some post‑secondary technical training, or the equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in refrigeration and 3‑5 years in the electrical trade (or equivalent).
• Universal license in refrigeration from a recognized organization.
• Valid Dartmouth Approved Driver license.
• Working knowledge of industrial, commercial, and residential refrigeration and air‑conditioning systems, including low‑voltage electrical systems, refrigeration cycle principles, temperature measurement, refrigerant properties, heat transfer laws, pipe joining techniques (solder, braze, mechanical), and blueprints/wiring schematics.
• Awareness of ammonia‑based refrigeration systems.
• Experience with trade tools such as torches, gauges, and multimeters.
• Knowledge of safety codes, building codes, and environmental standards.
• Ability to operate hoists, quick‑sets, pulleys, and perform demanding manual tasks at heights.
• Capacity to participate in the College’s respiratory protection program.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, independent work under minimal supervision, and sound judgment.
• Strong customer‑service and communication skills; ability to explain work to college employees and building occupants.
• Computer skills: basic word processing, spreadsheets, and familiarity with building system programs and work‑control systems.
• Ability to document and record issues and procedures.

• One‑ to five‑year apprenticeship in refrigeration and/or electrical work.

• Driver Safety & Electrical Safety Work Practices
• Lock‑out/Tag‑out
• Respirator Training
• Fit and Physical Examination
• Working in Confined Spaces
• Laboratory Safety/Hazardous Waste Management
• Asbestos Awareness
• Bloodborne Pathogen

Name: Jason Bergeron, Director of Maintenance Services
Email: Jason.

A.Bergeron

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.

Employment is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include criminal background, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of licenses and certifications. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant.

Yes – driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle, personal car) is an essential function of this job.

Union positions are available to SEIU members only during the first week of posting. After one week, if the position has not been filled internally, it is open to the general public and to other members of the Dartmouth community. Open to union members only from 08/25/25 through 09/01/25.

• Preventive Maintenance
  • Evaluate equipment conditions and repair filter racks, drain pans, etc.
  • Perform PM on heat pumps, air conditioners, reach‑ins, walk‑ins, ice machines, and cooling towers.
  • Document procedures and maintain…