Under the general supervision of the HVAC Trades Manager, the HVAC System Technician is responsible for the diagnosis, maintenance, installation and repair of various types of HVAC, heating and filtering equipment to ensure that such systems are functioning effectively and efficiently. The HVAC Systems Technician must have extensive experience with the installation, troubleshooting, and servicing of large-scale systems, including chillers, package units, split systems, and other equipment designed for air conditioning, refrigeration, and climate control. The HVAC Systems Technician will specialize in maintaining and repairing individual HVAC components such as damper actuators, valve actuators, thermostats, and Laboratory Fume Hood exhaust systems to ensure precise functionality and optimal performance of integrated systems. The HVAC Systems Technician will diagnose malfunctions in control systems and repair air conditioning (A/C) units, ensuring optimal performance and system reliability. The HVAC Systems Technician must have knowledge of standard mechanical system configurations (e.g., VAV, constant volume with or without reheat), DDC control systems, and water treatment for closed and open loop systems. Familiarity with steam systems, chiller operations, cooling towers, pumps, and associated equipment is essential, along with a general proficiency in total building operations. The HVAC Systems Technician typically works a regular schedule but must be available for emergency repairs, overtime, or coverage as needed, during extreme weather conditions, and critical campus events. The role may also require non-mechanical work as needed to ensure proper plant operations. The HVAC Systems Technician is considered essential personnel. This is a condition of employment. Job description and schedule are subject to change due to University needs and demands. Available schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 6AM - 2:30PM.