HVAC Technician Specialist

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/HVAC Technician Specialist


Date Posted:
5/7/2026

Location:
Saddle Brook School District

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/10/2026
HVAC Technician Specialist - Full-Time 12-Month Position

The district is seeking a highly skilled and motivated HVAC Technician Specialist to ensure a comfortable and safe learning environment for students and staff. The candidate will have extensive experience in commercial HVAC systems, specializing in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems with our district buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preventative maintenance: Perform required preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, including air handling units (AHUs), uni vents, chillers, split systems, and rooftop units.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults in HVAC systems, including compressors, motors, fans, and pumps.
• Building Automation: Monitor, troubleshoot, and calibrate building automated control systems (BMS) and digital computer control systems.
• Boiler Management: Operate and repair low-pressure boilers, steam traps, and related controls.
• Compliance: Ensure all HVAC maintenance and installations adhere to local, state, and federal building codes.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks, work orders, and refrigerant usage using computer-based systems.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergency HVAC calls as needed, including occasional after-hours support.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of continuous employment as an HVAC Technician, preferably within a school district, commercial environment, or industrial setting.
• Licenses / certifications:
  • New Jersey Black Seal Boiler Operator License is required (or willingness to obtain in one year).
  • EPA Section Certification (Type II or Universal) is required
  • Valid New Jersey Driver's License required.
• Skills: Proficiency in reading schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Requirements: Successful completion of a criminal history background check and proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident status, as required by law.

Working Condtions:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, ability to climb ladders, and work in confined spaces or at heights.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000

Benefits: Comprehensive NJ State Health Benefits, Pensions (PERS), Paid Vacation and sick days

Closing Date: Open until filled.

AA/EOE

Job ID: 615