HVAC, Technician

Do you have experience in refrigeration, plumbing, and HVAC systems and are looking for a change of pace? Middlebury College is seeking a dedicated HVAC Technician to join our team and be a part of our campus community.

This is a full time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of up to $39 per hour.

Why Middlebury College?

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Here's what we offer:

Excellent Compensation and Benefits: Competitive hourly rate competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits.

Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our generous time-away program, with up to 34 days off per year during the first two years of service, increasing with time of service.

Educational Assistance: Pursue your professional development goals with our robust educational assistance programs.

Perks: Access free or reduced rates for cultural events and use of sporting facilities, including our golf course and ski area.

Quality of Life: Experience a high quality-of-life in the beautiful area of Middlebury, Vermont.

A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: https://go.middlebury.edu/benefits

Core Responsibilities:

• Installs, maintains and repairs refrigerators and freezers, maintains records of repair and advises on/performs preventative maintenance; keeps up-to-date records of chemicals used in refrigerators and freezers, ensures that chemical levels are in compliance with regulations.  
• Installs and repairs appliances, air handling units, heat pumps, steam systems, heat exchangers, and other associated building systems.  
• Performs maintenance and repair of various facilities as indicated on daily work orders (plumbing and HVAC); orders materials needed to complete jobs from stock area; lays out and installs plumbing and other jobs to comply with plumbing codes.  
• Performs testing procedures to troubleshoot all electromechanical systems on campus equipment.  
• Maintains ammonia-based refrigeration equipment at ice rink.  
• Performs associated Facilities Services maintenance work as requested, including, but not limited to: snow removal, event set-up and clean-up, truck loading and unloading and grounds maintenance.  
• Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.  
• Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Middlebury College and departmental policies and procedures.  
  

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required with appropriate technical school training in refrigeration systems, electro-mechanic systems and plumbing systems with at least 5 years related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration, electromechanical and plumbing systems necessary; must be a type I and II Certified Refrigerant Technician.  
• Furnishes own hand tools for plumbing/mechanical work.  
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record and own vehicle for transportation of self, tools and procuring small materials.  

Benefits

A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: https://go.middlebury.edu/benefits