HVAC Service Technician

HVAC Service Technician

Assists to operate and maintain Bethel's HVAC, lighting, and plumbing system. Responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot campus HVAC equipment issues (45%)
• Install, service, and repair failed equipment. Perform preventative maintenance on campus HVAC equipment. Manage filter HVAC filter inventory.
• Troubleshoot campus electrical issues (15%)
• Provide support for the electrical division. Assist electrical related work requests and help maintain electrical systems on the campus.
• Troubleshoot campus plumbing issues (15%)
• Provide support for the plumbing division. Assist plumbing related work requests and help maintain plumbing systems on the campus.
• Supervise student worker technical services (15%)
• Supervise and schedule technical services student workers. Supervise and schedule housing maintenance student workers during the summer.
• On-call technical services functions (10%)

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of combustion and efficiency testing.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems.
• Working knowledge with variable frequency drives, DanFoss, and ABB.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Working knowledge of DDC controls.
• Working knowledge of Numatics.
• Must be a self-starter.

Experience Required:

• 2+ years of HVAC (commercial or residential) and boiler experience.
• First class C boiler license required.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• Travel: This position requires little to no travel.
• Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones. Must be able to evaluate the exterior and interior cleanliness of buildings and inspect all types of custodial related or supported areas. Complies with environmental health and safety requirements and procedures as outlined in University and State policies and directives. This position may be required to enter active construction sites and may need to access areas of the university that vary in temperature. The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The job requires extended periods of sitting and traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions.
• Expected Hours of Work: Typically, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position. Benefits Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world. Bethel University's Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, develop, and support a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God’s kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring.