HVAC Technician

Join our "cool" team! Housing and Dining Services seeks qualified applicants for an HVAC Technician. to work as part of a team that services, maintains, diagnoses problems and makes repairs to air conditioning systems and refrigeration equipment...

  • 519306
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Department of Housing & Dining
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Opening on: Apr 15 2025
  • On-site
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About This Role:

The HVAC Technician is part of a team that services, maintains, diagnoses problems, and repairs air conditioning systems and refrigeration equipment in order to provide a safe, well maintained, comfortable living, learning, and working environment for students, residents, faculty, staff and guests of Kansas State University. 

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Diagnoses problems and repairs commercial equipment including walk/in freezers, upright/chest type refrigerators, ice machines, milk machines, ice cream machines and water coolers.
  • Checks, conducts and follows preventive maintenance schedule on highly technical chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, vacuum pumps and related controls and equipment in a large complex of residence halls.
  • Installs, services, and maintains energy management systems, HVAC, air conditioning and heat pump systems and equipment in a variety of large residence halls and foodservice facilities.
  • Services electrical and plumbing components related to refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
  • Performs other duties including recordkeeping, organizing tools. Participates in work activities as a productive and engaged team member.

 

Why Join Us:

Housing and Dining Services  (HDS) is a large, complex, diverse, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. Although we are a diverse group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests.  The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food.  What a great team to be part of!

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

Worksite Options:

The service nature of this position requires work on-site.  Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications: 

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of commercial refrigeration equipment
  • Knowledge of residential HVAC
  • Knowledge of commercial HVAC
  • Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in trade
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
  • Ability to read and use schematics

Other Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license upon employment
  • EPA universal refrigerant certificate upon employment
  • Prefer Journeyman Mechanical License

How to Apply:

Please submit the online application.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until positions are filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$20.30-$31.45 per hour

 

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Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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