HVAC Technician - Kansas State University

The Division of Facilities at Kansas State University is actively seeking an HVAC Technician. This position ensures the efficient operation of campus-wide heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems through advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

About This Role

The HVAC Technician ensures the efficient operation of campus-wide heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems through advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Key responsibilities include:

• System Maintenance and Repairs

  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, and associated systems.
  • Maintain and upgrade electronic, pneumatic, and temperature/pressure control systems.

• Energy Management

  • Operate and optimize energy management systems, adjusting controls and upgrading outdated components.

• Specialized Equipment Support

  • Diagnose and repair HVAC-R components in scientific and commercial systems, including growth chambers, ultra-low freezers, and ammonia refrigeration.

• HVAC Operations

  • Maintain central HVAC systems, fume hoods, and building air balance.
  • Troubleshoot advanced controls, variable frequency drives, and electrical/plumbing issues.

• General Support

  • Perform additional duties as assigned, ensuring compliance with safety standards and building codes.

About Us

The Division of Facilities is an action-oriented service organization within the K-State family. We plan, budget, build, operate, maintain, clean, supply and transport. We are custodians, landscapers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, project managers, engineers, architects, accountants, and administrative professionals — all stewards and leaders of an inspiring campus shared by many.

We wholeheartedly embrace the K-State traditions of excellence, integrity and professionalism, and we are enthusiastic champions of K-State's visionary goal to become aTop 50 Public Research University by 2025.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of relevant experience
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in refrigeration-Air/conditioning repair work.
• Prefer four years of experience in refrigeration and air conditioning work including two at the journey level.
• Prefer journey level experience in electronic control service and repair. Prefer journey level experience in heating systems including electric, gas fired, heat pump, steam, and hot water.

Other Requirements:

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Valid EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certificate with a universal rating.
• Medical certification for respirator use within probationary period. Maintain medical certification for respirator annually.
• Daily: All types of HVAC equipment, state vehicles, EMS computer software, Electrical meters, AIMS computer software, electrical safety equipment, oxygen-acetylene torches, vacuum pumps, refrigerant recovery equipment, and refrigeration gauges.
• Subject to on-call, standby and inclement weather response. This position is essential.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Application and/or resume

Screening of Applications Begins

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$20.30 - $31.45 per hour