HVAC Technician

Position Summary

Fresno Pacific University offers steady, full-time work in a supportive, mission-driven environment — no sales, no customer upselling, and no unpredictable seasonal layoffs. Enjoy excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement matching, paid vacation, two weeks off at Christmas, and a summer schedule with half-day Fridays. This is a dependable, long-term position where experienced HVAC professionals can take pride in their work and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The HVAC Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of all HVAC systems across Fresno Pacific University’s multiple campuses. This position locates and diagnoses maintenance problems on equipment, performs preventative and emergency repairs, and ensures consistent, reliable climate control year-round.

Essential Functions

• Schedule routine preventative maintenance, repairs, and service of HVAC systems.
• Maintain HVAC equipment in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Facilities.
• Update and maintain records for all equipment inspections, filter changes, and equipment placement.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults.
• Ensure compliance with safety and appliance standards.
• Install electrical components and wiring.
• Inspect and test HVAC systems and components.
• Recommend maintenance to improve system performance.
• Keep records of work performed.
• Perform soldering as needed.
• Lubricate and oil equipment according to manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
• Maintain a positive attitude and inspire high team morale.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students and colleagues in a context of a Christian University, integrating your Christian faith into your role and responsibilities.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations (Download PDF reader), and support the ideals and practices articulated in "The Fresno Pacific Idea”
• Uphold and advance Fresno Pacific University’s commitment to Christ-centered higher education, holistic student development, and serving diverse communities.
• Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate
• Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others
• Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in HVAC service and repair
• Capable of reading blueprints and HVAC equipment specifications
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills in person and by phone
• Possess the ability to professionally process feedback
• Possess a valid California Drivers’ License

• Understanding of Johnson controls Metasys system
• Certification and/or license in HVAC
• Refrigeration certifications
• Certificate to recycle and charge refrigerants

• Both indoor and outdoor work environments, both subject to varying weather conditions.
• Frequent computer use at a workstation, up to eight hours per day.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• This position is based on the main campus of Fresno Pacific University but may be required to drive personal or University vehicles to appointments on all University campuses and University residential areas.
• Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.

• Repetitive and physically demanding; frequent bending, lifting, sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, reaching, and working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods.
• Moderate-to-heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds).
• This position typically functions both indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment and outdoors with varying weather conditions. The position may involve travel for meetings and events.
• Perform the following with or without reasonable accommodation: stand, sit, kneel, stoop, reach, lift, grasp, see for reading and data analysis on a computer screen.
• Dexterity to provide proficient use and operation of tools and equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.

University Information

$54,080 to $61,630 is the annual starting salary for this role and reflects what Fresno Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, FPU offers a competitive benefits package.

Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU’s Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu. As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University’s governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.