HVAC Service Technician

Position Overview

As an HVAC Service Technician, you will report directly to the HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Supervisor and play a vital hands-on role in keeping Bethel's physical campus running smoothly. Your primary focus will be troubleshooting, installing, servicing, and performing preventive maintenance on campus HVAC systems and boilers, while managing filter inventory. In addition to primary HVAC responsibilities, you will provide essential cross-functional support for campus electrical and plumbing work requests. You will also schedule and supervise technical services student workers (including summer housing maintenance crews) and participate in on-call technical services coverage.

In this role, you will play a vital part in Bethel's mission to educate and equip students in a Christ-centered community. As a member of our Facilities Management team, you serve as a minister of the gospel by maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-functioning physical environment where students, faculty, and staff can learn and thrive.

The schedule for this role is Mon-Fri from 8-4:30 (with an opportunity for a change in shift)

The salary range for this role is $26- $27.50/hour

Job Responsibilities

1-Troubleshoot campus HVAC equipment issues. - 50%

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

2-Troubleshoots campus electrical issues - 20%

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

3-Troubleshoots campus plumbing issues - 20%

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

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

• Serves on a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours facilities, safety, and emergency needs
• Maintains immediate availability to respond to communications within a reasonable amount of time
• Reports to campus when an on-site response is required

Required Skills

• Familiarity with combustion and efficiency testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems is preferred.
• Experience or exposure to variable frequency drives (such as DanFoss 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.

Experience and Education

• No required experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Benefits

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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Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.


About Bethel University

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. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel University's Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

The pay range for this role is:

26 - 27.50 USD per hour (Bethel University)