HVAC Technician
Role Overview
HVAC Technicians are responsible for maintaining and repairing heating and cooling systems across campus. Duties include daily inspections of building systems, responding to service requests, and ensuring work reflects the Facilities mission of Friendliness, Cleanliness, Safety, and Service. Technicians will receive regular performance evaluations and are expected to adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Technicians must be able to troubleshoot a wide range of HVAC equipment, including fan coil units, air handlers, air-cooled chillers, boilers, pumps, and motors. Proficiency with tools such as multimeters, hand tools, power drills, and refrigerant recovery equipment is required. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory when necessary or required.
This position requires participation in the campus “on-call” rotation, responding to after-hours facility-related calls from Security (approximately six weeks per calendar year).
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Position Summary
HVAC Technicians are responsible for maintaining and repairing heating and cooling systems across campus. Duties include daily inspections of building systems, responding to service requests, and ensuring work reflects the Facilities mission of Friendliness, Cleanliness, Safety, and Service. Technicians will receive regular performance evaluations and are expected to adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Technicians must be able to troubleshoot a wide range of HVAC equipment, including fan coil units, air handlers, air-cooled chillers, boilers, pumps, and motors. Proficiency with tools such as multimeters, hand tools, power drills, and refrigerant recovery equipment is required. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory when necessary or required.
This position requires participation in the campus “on-call” rotation, responding to after-hours facility-related calls from Security (approximately six weeks per calendar year).
Essential Functions:
Regularly walk long distances
Climb stairs, including while carrying equipment
Lift and carry up to 90 lbs. on a regular basis
Push and pull machines weighing up to 50 lbs
Reach, lift, and carry items overhead
Demonstrate manual dexterity and grip strength of at least 45 lbs.
Work regularly in both hot and cold environments
Climb ladders frequently
Follow and comply with all safety rules and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility:
- General supervision is provided by the HVAC and Plumbing Supervisor
- May provide oversight for student workers
Education and Experience:
Knowledge of General Principles of HVAC
Ability to Troubleshoot Equipment
Associate of Applied Science in HVAC Technology (or equivalent degree) preferred
EPA Refrigeration Certification is required
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Excellent benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, retirement plan, and full tuition benefits for employees and their family. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a complete application including a cover letter, resume, and three professional references via the following link – Franklin College Staff Application Contact Human Resources with additional questions.
- Office of Human Resources Franklin College 101 Branigin Blvd.
- Franklin, IN 46131 [email protected] Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the College’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.
About Franklin College
Private nonprofit Baptist-affiliated liberal arts college serving undergraduate and graduate students in Indiana.
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