HVAC Specialist, Facilities Services (1851)

Idaho State University•Pocatello, ID

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho State University is hiring a journey-level HVAC Specialist in Facilities Services to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and perform related work. This is an on-campus position in Pocatello and is not eligible for remote work. The role is not eligible for new visa sponsorship; candidates who already have valid U.S. work authorization may be considered. The position maintains HVAC installations and related fire, boiler alarm, and surveillance control systems; develops and carries out preventive maintenance programs; and operates boilers, chillers, energy-management equipment, and other HVAC systems. It also includes maintaining air distribution and heat-exchange equipment, reviewing contractor work and system designs, preparing system-change reports, and performing assorted facilities maintenance tasks. The employee assists other maintenance and crafts staff and responds to emergency call-backs. The role requires lifting and carrying items weighing approximately 90 pounds, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders. A valid driver’s license is required. Successful completion of a physical exam, including cardiopulmonary function testing and a chest x-ray, and a respirator fit test is required. The position works 12 months per year. The minimum pay for this classification is $21.25 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. Applications are due on or before October 29, 2026.

Requirements

Experience charging, starting, and checking the proper operation of HVAC equipment and related devices.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing digital electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems.
Experience starting, stopping, and troubleshooting chiller operations and chilled-water systems.
Experience modifying and/or installing natural-gas and water piping.
Experience operating, maintaining, diagnosing problems with, and repairing industrial HVAC systems and control devices.
Experience performing basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and sheet-metal work.
Experience welding and repairing materials and brazing pipe.
Experience cutting, brazing, and soldering high-pressure refrigerant piping.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to successfully complete a physical exam, including cardiopulmonary function testing and a chest x-ray, and a respirator fit test.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing approximately 90 pounds, bend, stoop, and climb ladders.
Ability to respond to emergency call-backs.
Candidates must already hold valid U.S. work authorization; new visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Analyze, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC installations and fire, boiler alarm, and surveillance control systems, including high- and low-pressure systems.
Define and implement preventive maintenance programs for motors, steam condensate return traps, pumps, controls, compressors, auxiliary heating and cooling systems, and related devices.
Prepare reports for HVAC system changes, including costs, estimated values, and justifications.
Review contractor work on new and remodeled construction for compliance with specifications and compatibility with existing HVAC systems.
Maintain air distribution and balance systems and heat-exchange equipment.
Add chemicals and analyze water treatment for chilled-water and heating systems.
Plan and install auxiliary control systems.
Light, shut down, and operate boilers; prepare systems for winter carry-over and cold-weather conditions.
Calibrate pipe and vent sizes and determine BTUs required for installations.
Design and install sheet metal as needed.
Install and inspect thermostats and electrical wiring for furnaces, unit heaters, and cooling units.
Review new HVAC system designs and concepts.
Operate microprocessor fan-control and fire-alarm systems and program computerized energy-management equipment.
Test and maintain emergency electrical equipment, including generators and battery-operated lighting.
Inspect and maintain clothes washers, dishwashers, coolers, freezers, ice machines, and domestic refrigerators.
Run wire, install outlet boxes, and repair switches and light fixtures.
Repair broken pipes, fix leaks, and clear blocked pipes.
Assist other maintenance and crafts staff with their duties.
Respond to emergency call-backs.