HVAC Service Technician

Job Summary

Assists to operate and maintain Bethel’s HVAC, lighting and plumbing system.

1-Troubleshoot campus HVAC equipment issues. – 45%

• Install, service, and repair failed equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on campus HVAC equipment.
• Manage filter HVAC filter inventory.

2-Troubleshoots campus electrical issues - 15%

• Provides support for the electrical division.
• Assists electrical related work requests and helps maintain electrical systems on the campus.

3-Troubleshoots campus plumbing issues - 15%

• Provides support for the plumbing division.
• Assists plumbing related work requests and helps maintain plumbing systems on the campus.

4-Student worker supervision - 15%

• Supervise and schedule technical services student workers.
• Supervise and schedule housing maintenance student workers during the summer.

5-On-call technical services functions. – 10%

• Familiarity with combustion and efficiency testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems is preferred.
• Experience or exposure to variable frequency drives (such as Dan Foss or ABB) is helpful but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with DDC controls is preferred.
• Exposure to or basic understanding of Numatics is helpful.
• Must be a self-starter.

• Required Experience:
  • No Required Experience.
• Preferred Experience:
  • 2+ years of HVAC (commercial or residential) and boiler experience.
  • Special Class C Boiler License (Preferred)

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Travel: This position requires little to no travel.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

Must be able to evaluate the exterior and interior cleanliness of buildings and inspect all types of custodial related or supported areas.

Complies with environmental health and safety requirements and procedures as outlined in University and State policies and directives.

This position may be required to enter active construction sites and may need to access areas of the university that vary in temperature.

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The job requires extended periods of sitting and traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Typically, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position.

Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package. Learn more about these offerings here.

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Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St.…