HVAC/R Technician 1

Salary: $24.70 Hourly
Location : Youngstown, Ohio
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 202600157
Division: Finance & Business Operations
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Bargaining Unit Status: Association of Classified Employees (ACE)
Salary Grade: AN
Full-time Equivalency: 1.0


Summary of Position
The class works under immediate supervision and requires basic knowledge of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) technology and its processes and blueprint reading in order to assist with installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Performs general preventative maintenance on equipment.

Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 30% - Assists with installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of various air-conditioning equipment including but not limited to residential split AC and heat pumps, refrigeration compressors, mini-splits, packaged terminal air conditioners (PTAC), air-cooled chillers, water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, chilled water pumps, walk-in and reach-in coolers and freezers, packaged rooftop air-handlers, and compressed air-driers. Frequently charges, recovers, and properly disposes of refrigerants.
30% - Assists with the installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of various heating appliances including but not limited to natural gas furnaces, auxiliary steam boilers, auxiliary hydronic boilers, radiant terminal units such as radiators, unit-ventilators, radiant panels, electric resistance heaters, air-curtains, steam-to-hot water heat exchangers, steam traps, condensate return packages, steam regulators, and associated accessories.
30% - Assists with installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of campus ventilation systems and equipment including but not limited to air handling equipment, blowers, exhaust fans, dampers, VAV boxes and interconnecting duct work, diffusers, registers and grilles.
5% - Assists with installing, modifying, and/or correcting issues with refrigeration, heating, and chilled water piping systems constructed of various materials including but not limited to copper, malleable iron, and PVC.
5% - Shadows and/or assists trade personnel and/or contractors in maintenance repairs and/or performs building maintenance and trade tasks; performs maintenance and repairs on equipment as needed; picks up parts; maintains equipment; operates snow and ice removal and grass cutting equipment; attends required meetings and training.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated: Service truck; hand tools; oxy-acetylene torch; refrigeration tools; diagnostic tools; and related maintenance equipment and tools.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Unusual Working Conditions: May work other than first shift; exposed to dirt, high and low temperatures, and dangerous equipment.
Primary Location: Youngstown
Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.
Reports to: HVAC/R Technician Supervisor

Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: EPA Section 608 UNIVERSAL Certification must be obtained within one year of hire date. *
Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: air conditioning, refrigeration and heating technology; blueprint reading; local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in: heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration maintenance, and repair; hand and power tool operation; minor welding operation*.
Ability to: recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; and at least one year of certifiable work experience or training in the field of HVAC/R.
Preferred Qualifications: Threeor moreyears of verifiable experience in the installation and/or service of commercial HVAC/R systems. Graduation from an accredited trade school/training program. EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II certified.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform very heavy work.
Very Heavy: work involves exerting 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
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Do you have at least a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have at least one year of certifiable work experience or training in the field of HVAC/R?

• Yes
• No

03


What is the highest level of education that you have attained?

• Did not complete high school.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree
• Post doctoral degree
• Juris doctor degree

04


Please describe your related experience.
Required Question