HVAC Technician - Chemical Specialist - University of Kansas

Facilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds.  This position is responsible for providing on-site monitoring in large buildings that house offices, classrooms, dorms, and labs.  Specifically, this position is responsible for the monitoring, testing and maintenance of chemical treatment programs in cooling towers and other HVAC equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.  This role involves working with a variety of chemicals, testing equipment, and HVAC systems to prevent corrosion, scaling, and biological growth in cooling towers and other HVAC equipment.  Must be able to operate refrigeration recovery equipment in compliance with EPA guideline for CFC and HCFC refrigerants.  This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.

In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 8 hours of sick leave earned every month, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors.  KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KU is a great place to work!