HVAC/Maintenance Technician

Nebraska Wesleyan University has an opening for a full-time, HVAC Technician for the Heating Plant. The essential duties include preventive maintenance on HVAC Equipment, trouble shoot and repair HVAC equipment and associated equipment, operate Johnson Controls HVAC software, maintaining accurate logs and records for work time and materials, perform chemical testing on the feed water for boilers and water treatment systems, repair steam line and condensate lines, and other duties as assigned.

Shift Work:

During the non-heating season, most general maintenance duties are performed during the day shift 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. During the heating season, shifts may be adjusted to monitor and operate boilers and heating equipment. There is an on-call system in place. The maintenance team members take turns being on call.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure HVAC equipment running efficiently
• Monitor building temperatures and adjust as necessary to keep building occupants comfortable
• Monitor operation of boilers and related equipment
• Maintain accurate logs and records
• Perform chemical testing on the feed water for boilers and records results
• Maintain boiler‑related equipment; makes repairs and requests necessary parts
• Perform carpentry, janitorial, painting, and plumbing duties related to operation and maintenance of the boilers and related boiler equipment
• Perform general preventive maintenance duties including, but not limited to, changing/cleaning filters, cleaning coils, belts, cleaning and operating greenhouse heating and ventilation
• Train other staff to run and maintain HVAC equipment
• Assist contractors when needed for equipment repairs and changes
• Perform other work as assigned; includes snow removal as part of a team

Qualifications:

• Competitive applicants will have a variety of skills with a high aptitude in HVAC operation and repairs
• Must be able to use various hand tools such as wrenches, grinders, drills, measuring devices etc., and use tools safely without injury to self, others or property
• Must have EPA freon gas certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months
• Able to or learn how to cut, thread, and fit pipes. Should be able to solder and sweat copper pipes.
• Must be flexible and able to respond to changes in weather conditions, equipment, and operational conditions
• Must be able to work as part of a team as well as independently
• This position will require the possession of a valid driver's license
• Working knowledge of computers for tasks including HVAC controls, reading email, logging hours and entering work order information is necessary
• Ability to perform work with prolonged standing, bending, and working in cramped areas and working on roofs, from ladders, man-lifts and on scaffolding at various heights
• Ability to do physical work, including lifting, climbing, regular use of stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• The position also works with potentially dangerous commercial tools and equipment in installing, maintaining and repairing systems
• Will be required to work on-call outside of regular hours with on-call system in place

Prior to employment, applicants will have to successfully complete a criminal background check, pre-employment drug test, and pre-employment physical as well as possess a valid operator's driving license. NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health, Life, Disability, Retirement, paid vacation and sick leave, and 100% tuition discount for employee and dependents after one year of service.

How to Apply:

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU's Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.

Please visit the NWU website for more information about our institution: nebrwesleyan.edu