HVAC Technician

Join Our Facilities Team as an HVAC Technician!

Indian River State College is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to help maintain and repair our campus systems, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for students, staff, and visitors. In this role, you’ll work on chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and a variety of HVAC and refrigeration systems while performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. If you have proven HVAC experience, strong technical skills, and an EPA certification, we’d love to have you on our team!

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.

At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

What We Offer

At Indian River State College, we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.
• Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.
• Time for You: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance.
• Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.
• Growth & Development: Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:
• Proven documented work experience and knowledge in HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting experience;
• Proven knowledge and maintenance experience with the following components of HVAC is essential: various types of chillers, digital controls, and pneumatic controls, motor controls and speed drives, cooling towers, chilled water loop systems and chemical treatment, chilled and hot water pumps, ice machines, coolers and refrigeration equipment, hot water boilers and air compressors with a basic understanding of electrical service and wiring;
• EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to work independently as well as with others and be self-motivated;
• Ability to relate to co-workers, College employees and students, sometimes under stressful conditions;
• Knowledge of the proper and safe use of maintenance tools and equipment;
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Associate’s degree or a two-year Technical/Trade School specializing in HVAC is preferred;
• Five (5) years of documented recent work experience in the HVAC field is preferred.

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Completing HVAC system maintenance and repairs;
• Maintaining service records on all work performed;
• Responsible for working on other maintenance jobs and other areas requiring maintenance as College activities and priorities may require;
• Must understand and follow safe work procedures and techniques.
• Conducts work in compliance with local regulation.

• SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The specific responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Completing HVAC system maintenance and repairs to include changing filters;
• Calibrating thermostats; Replacing motors, pumps and compressors;
• Repairing grills and ducts; Changing belts and pulleys;
• Repairing air control components and electrical components;
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks as well as troubleshooting HVAC system malfunctions;
• May diagnose system malfunctions and replace failing mechanical components;
• Will also evaluate ventilation efficiency;
• Offering suggestions for improvement of Campus maintenance;
• Completing all other duties as assigned;
• Working additional weekend hours may be required.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• This position requires an ability to work in confined spaces above ceilings, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, have the physical capacity of heavy lifting, and carry items occasionally in excess of fifty (50) pounds. This position also requires the ability to use ladders and other equipment. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.