HVAC Technician

Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Elmira College was the first college to offer a comprehensive curriculum for women, and is home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies. We are seeking an HVAC Technician to join the Facilities team.

The HVAC Technician is responsible for the daily operation of both the heating and cooling systems at Elmira College and other locations or buildings owned or operated by Elmira College. This is a full-time, first shift, Monday – Friday position, with rotating on-call schedule which may result in occasional overtime on nights or weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Diagnose, repair, replace, and maintain residential and commercial forced air heaters and hydronic boilers and steam boilers;
• Diagnose, repair, replace and maintain air conditioning units ranging from one-ton units up to 250-ton chiller units;
• Diagnose, repair, replace and maintain commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration units;
• Diagnose, repair, replace and maintain chilled water loops including cooling towers and air-cooled condenser units.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Flexible schedule to oversee possible night and weekend events;
• Possess a high school diploma or GED;
• 3+ years of experience preferred;
• Certified HVAC Technician preferred;
• A valid driver's license with acceptable driving history as required by College's liability insurance underwriter;
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail;
• Ability and experience in using basic hand tools;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

WORK LOCATION: On- Campus (NOT remote)

COMPENSATION: $24-$26 per hour

This position is benefit eligible.

STATUS: Non-exempt

WORKING CONDITIONS

HVAC Technicians will work in all weather conditions inside and outside all year round. Work performed will take place in a Campus environment which includes offices, classrooms, and residential areas (dorms and common areas). Will work directly around chemicals, dust, and fumes, along with hot surfaces and high voltage power. Ability to walk, stand, push, pull, reach, bend, lift up to 25 pounds, finger dexterity, and read instructions, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to hr@elmira.edu.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu, or by calling 607-735-1810.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.