HVAC Technician

About the Department

Under the general supervision of the MEP Superintendent, Senior HVAC Tech, or higher-level supervisor, the HVAC Technicians are responsible for maintaining heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and cooling equipment.

Under the general supervision of the MEP Superintendent, Senior HVAC Tech, or higher-level supervisor, the HVAC Technicians are responsible for maintaining heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and cooling equipment.

Completes work orders to repair air conditioner and heating systems and units, refrigeration systems, pneumatic and electrical controls, pumps, motors and fans.

Installs air conditioning units, including both window and central systems,heating units, dehumidifiers, pumps, motors, fans and pneumatics.

Resolves issues of airflow related to space comfort.

Monitors and assesses issues in the BAS (Building Automation System).

Performs needed resets, adjustments, or repairs either through the BAS or out in the field.

May perform a variety of routine, general and preventative maintenance on HVAC and other building/department equipment, fixtures and structures, including electrical, plumbing, doors, pools, custodial equipment and computer equipment.

Responds to after-hours emergencies; works during inclement weather; and works to support various events on campus during non-business hours Performs related duties based on departmental need

• Completes work orders to repair air conditioner and heating systems and units, refrigeration systems, pneumatic and electrical controls, pumps, motors and fans. Installs air conditioning units, including both window and central systems,heating units, dehumidifiers, pumps, motors, fans and pneumatics. Resolves issues of airflow related to space comfort.
• Monitors and assesses issues in the BAS (Building Automation System). Performs needed resets, adjustments, or repairs either through the BAS or out in the field.
• May perform a variety of routine, general and preventative maintenance on HVAC and other building/department equipment, fixtures and structures, including electrical, plumbing, doors, pools, custodial equipment and computer equipment.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies; works during inclement weather; and works to support various events on campus during non-business hours
• Performs related duties based on departmental need

Experience One year related experience required Education High school diploma or GED required Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the University’s insurance

• One year related experience required

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the University’s insurance

Essential Competencies Knowledge of basic mathematical skills Knowledge of basic reading skills Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written Detailed-oriented and highly accurate Ability to work in changing environment Ability to work effectively in a team environment Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities Knowledge of computer skills, such as MS Office, presentations, spreadsheets and/or database entry/query Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment such as printers Knowledge of basic science and scientific methods Ability to operate hand and/or power tools appropriate to the trade Working knowledge of HVAC systems and controls Application Deadline The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 27, 2026. Required Application Materials & Evaluation Experience must be fully documented on the official application . The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.

requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads Required: Resume (for supplemental information only) Optional: Cover Letter Essential Requirement: Work Authorization BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills Knowledge of basic reading skills
• Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
• Detailed-oriented and highly accurate
• Ability to work in changing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
• Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
• Knowledge of computer skills, such as MS Office, presentations, spreadsheets and/or database entry/query
• Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment such as printers
• Knowledge of basic science and scientific methods
• Ability to operate hand and/or power tools appropriate to the trade
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and controls

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 27, 2026.

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application .
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Benefits Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package.

This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave.

For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance .