HVAC Technician | Full-Time | Rupp Arena

HVAC Technician

The HVAC Technician will have primary responsibility for providing daily HVAC support to the Engineering Department that involves the daily operation and maintenance of the chilled water systems, hot water, and associated systems for the Opera House and Lexington Center complex.

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00-$20.00

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine operation and maintenance of chilled water systems, hot water and associated systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance of the chilled water systems, hot water, and associated systems, including cleaning of equipment and equipment rooms.
• Maintains pumps and motors
• Routinely services air handler units.
• Checks and adjusts temperatures.
• Services, repairs, and replaces parts on cooling towers; starts up and shuts down; and turns free-hanging heaters on and off as needed.
• Start-up and shut down of the Opera House boilers and chillers.
• Turns on AC units and parking lot lights and ensures proper building operation through use of the Energy Management System.
• Checks outside temperatures and maintains above freezing temperature levels in all areas of the building complex.
• Starts up and shuts down chillers, troubleshoots improper operation, and maintains proper water temperatures and pressures.
• Services, repairs, replaces parts, and maintains proper operation of all boilers, pumps, piping, and associated components.
• Disassembles, prepares, and reassembles boilers for inspections.
• Performs various other duties as needed.
• Performs rounds every two hours to check equipment rooms and log chillers, boilers, and various other readings on a daily basis.
• Submits daily meter readings and logs.
• Attends training seminars and programs to stay abreast of the latest chilled water systems, hot water and associated systems maintenance procedures, new equipment, etc.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience performing tasks related to chilled water systems, hot water, and associated systems and duties required in the operation of a large building complex. Position open to training.
• Must have working knowledge of chilled water systems, hot water and associated systems and equipment
• Must have good organizational and planning skills with the ability to maintain daily work records.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy, and tact.
• The ability to operate a forklift and other service vehicles (pick-up truck, van, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Job requires routine standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, speaking, hearing, and visually checking work assignments in progress and those that have been completed.
• Occasionally must lift and carry heavy objects.
• Frequently works irregular hours to meet tight deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an enclosed office environment with occasional exposure to outside elements.