HVAC Service Technician

Bethel University•Saint Paul, MN

25d•$26 - $28

About The Position

As an HVAC Service Technician, you will report directly to the HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Supervisor and play a hands-on role in keeping Bethel’s physical campus running smoothly. Your primary focus is troubleshooting, installing, servicing, and performing preventive maintenance on campus HVAC systems and boilers, while managing filter inventory. You will also provide cross-functional support for campus electrical and plumbing work requests, schedule and supervise technical services student workers (including summer housing maintenance crews), and participate in on-call technical services coverage. As a member of the Facilities Management team, you will help maintain a safe, comfortable, and well-functioning physical environment where students, faculty, and staff can learn and thrive, in support of Bethel’s Christ-centered mission. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an opportunity for a shift change. The salary range is $26 to $27.50 per hour. The role includes a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours facilities, safety, and emergency needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent 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.
Must be a self-starter.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with combustion and efficiency testing.
Familiarity with Building Automation Systems.
Experience or exposure to variable frequency drives, such as DanFoss or ABB.
Familiarity with DDC controls.
Exposure to or basic understanding of Numatics.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot campus HVAC equipment issues.
Install, service, and repair failed HVAC equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on campus HVAC equipment.
Manage HVAC filter inventory.
Troubleshoot campus electrical issues and support the electrical division, including assisting with electrical work requests and maintaining campus electrical systems.
Troubleshoot campus plumbing issues and support the plumbing division, including assisting with plumbing work requests and maintaining campus plumbing systems.
Schedule and supervise technical services student workers, including summer housing maintenance crews.
Serve on a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours facilities, safety, and emergency needs.
Remain immediately available to respond to communications within a reasonable amount of time and report to campus when an on-site response is required.