Sr. HVAC Technician

Senior HVAC Technician

Under general supervision from the MEP Superintendent, the Senior HVAC Technician is responsible for maintaining heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and cooling equipment.

• Maintain and repair air conditioning, refrigeration, and chiller plants including pump distribution; chillers; cooling towers; condenser water systems; water treatment; refrigerant flow devices; control systems; fan systems, and terminal equipment.
• Plan, implement, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment per the manufacture specifications.
• Read and interpret sketches, blueprints, and layouts, determine amount of material and time involved; make cost estimates, work orders, inventory lists and project reports/records.
• May be required to serve as a lead worker and/or supervise, instruct and train semi-skilled and HVAC Technician workers and trades people; assist supervisor in allocating work assignments; reviewing and evaluating work performance in training new personnel; coordinate work with other trades.
• Troubleshoots, installs HVAC equipment and BAS control systems by researching and evaluating conditions, advising supervisor, and recommending actions.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies; works during inclement weather; and works to support various events on campus during non-business hours.
• Assist in procuring parts and/or services for maintenance or replacement of HVAC & related equipment; demonstrate proficiency in using a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) to enter service request.
• Performs related duties based on departmental need.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years' experience as a journeyman level HVAC Technician.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EPA refrigeration certificate.
• Successful completion of a trades certification or apprenticeship program as a journeyman HVAC Technician.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the University's insurance.

Essential Competencies:

• Knowledge of basic science, math, and scientific methods.
• Knowledge of basic reading skills.
• Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written.
• Detailed-oriented and highly accurate.
• Ability to work in changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately.
• Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities.
• Knowledge of computer skills such as MS Office, presentations, spreadsheets and/or database entry/query.
• Ability to access and maintain document imaging systems, including scanning and filing documents.
• Ability to draft office correspondence.
• Ability to operate hand and/or power tools appropriate to the trade.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.

Application Deadline:

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 27, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation:

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

• You must possess the EPA refrigeration certificate and trades certification or apprenticeship program as a journeyman HVAC Technician to be considered for this position. Please ensure the certification is documented on your official application and the proof is uploaded with your submission.

Uploads:

• Required:
• Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Current EPA refrigeration certificate
• Current trades certification or apprenticeship program as a journeyman HVAC Technician
• Optional:
• Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization:

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.