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HVAC Technician V - Commercial HVAC

Inside Higher Ed
Orange, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/10/2025
Position Title

HVAC Technician V - Commercial HVAC

Position Type

Regular

Job Number

20171137

Full Or Part Time

full-time 40 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification

Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range

$35.00 - $37.00

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary

As a HVAC technician, you will be primarily responsible for performing repairs, maintenance, and diagnostics on a variety of equipment including, but not limited to: air conditioning units, electric motors, fan coils, VAV boxes, pumps, compressors, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, exhaust fans, economizers and thermostats.

Responsibilities

Campus HVAC Lead Support

  • Respond to routine and complex Commercial HVAC related service calls.
  • Perform inspections and corrective maintenance activities to the university’s HVAC systems, including controls and auxiliary components
  • Prepare the parts and tools for each day’s activities
  • Work on systems and components that ventilate, heat and cool
  • Troubleshoot motors, fan coils, VAV boxes, boilers, cooling towers, air conditioning, pumps, Chillers etc.
  • Diagnosis, maintenance, repairs, overhauls and operation of all mechanical systems and equipment for commercial HVAC systems
  • Must be able to represent the University in a professional and competent manner
  • Complete and maintain all necessary paperwork and records as required by department
  • Work with external contractors to provide support and may assist with inspections of finished projects
  • Ensure all jobs are compliant with university policy, state, local, and federal laws
  • Maintain clean job site throughout its duration and clean up job site following completion. Maintain safe working conditions for self and others. Ensure proper storage of supplies, tools and equipment

Support PM Program

  • Execute preventive maintenance program of campus mechanical systems as primarily defined by department PM program. This will include site inspections, equipment adjustments, filter replacement, condenser cleaning, benchmarking of various parameters etc.

Perform other duties as assigned but not limited to:

  • Participate in the annual residence hall turnover activities
  • Assist other trades during specific peak workloads or emergencies
  • Provide guidance and training to lower level HVAC Technicians
  • Execute water treatment program for HVAC and related equipment; This will include pools and fountains

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma with a minimum 5-7 years’ experience in commercial HVAC.
  • Refrigeration EPA R410A certification
  • Demonstrated skills to perform HVAC installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance at a technician level 5 or higher.
  • Proven ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and schematic diagrams.
  • Knowledge of general trade methods, materials, tools and equipment.
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems, building materials and emergency maintenance.
  • Ability to perform maintenance and repair on TRANE MCQUAY and YORK Chillers
  • Completion of a four year apprenticeship program.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English in order to communicate with all levels of campus community and business contact.
  • Must be able to work well with other technicians and tradesman.
  • Interpersonal skills to work and collaborate with a diverse group of individuals at all university levels.
  • Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
  • Ability to accurately document and track preventative maintenance activities
  • Ability to learn and use enterprise systems and departmental tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to adhere to safe working practices as defined by industry and regulatory standards.
  • Ability to learn and use interpret university policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of safe driving practices as defined by California DMV
  • Ability to work in a variety of physical environments including on ladders, man lifts etc. with heights of up to 30 feet

Special Instructions To Applicants

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate

Salary : $35 - $37

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