Maintenance A Worker -HVAC
About The Position
Perform routine and preventative maintenance at Saint Louis University’s campus, with a strong focus on HVAC systems. Respond to service requests from faculty, staff, and students, and complete assigned work orders from facilities supervisors. Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and perform minor installations related to heating, cooling, and ventilation systems to support reliable and safe operation across multiple campus buildings. The role also assists with general building maintenance and event setup as requested. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying weather and temperature conditions, and may involve exposure to pool chemicals, noise, and mechanical equipment. The position requires standing, bending, climbing, lifting up to 75 pounds, and working on ladders or at heights. Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, overtime, and on-call emergency shifts, may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Class E driver’s license, or equivalent from another state.
- Available 24/7 for emergencies and willing to work overtime.
- Two years of facilities maintenance experience, specifically with HVAC systems and building mechanical infrastructure (preferred qualifications section).
- Must complete background checks, drug screening, and other applicable pre-employment checks.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training or certification in HVAC systems, commercial boiler/chiller operations, or related fields.
- Two years of experience in facilities maintenance, specifically with HVAC systems and building mechanical infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Provide responsive, customer-focused service and prioritize and complete work orders efficiently.
- Assess service issues and determine when escalation or specialized support is needed.
- Assist with general building systems and maintenance, including basic carpentry, painting, light plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC troubleshooting.
- Provide event setup support when requested.
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, including air handlers, rooftop units (RTUs), fan coil units, exhaust systems, and variable air volume (VAV) boxes.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot campus heating and cooling issues to support indoor air quality and comfort.
- Inspect, clean, and replace components such as belts, filters, coils, and thermostats.
- Support operation and maintenance of commercial boilers and chillers.
- Monitor, operate, and adjust building automation system (BAS) settings and sensors.
- Maintain logs and documentation of equipment condition and services performed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
