Certified HVAC Worker

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Certified HVAC Worker

Division Facilities Management & Construction(DIV)

Department Facilities & Grounds

Job Description

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of HVAC , refrigeration, electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment in multiple buildings at multiple campuses.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration and boiler systems are operational on a daily basis.
• Initiate ordering parts utilizing appropriate processes to facilitate timely repair of malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain heating and air-conditioning systems to control proper temperature and heat loss.
• Ensure all College boilers are operational each day.
• Install HVAC equipment and electrical components into equipment and ensure equipment meets regulatory requirements.
• Complete work assignments in compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agency standards.
• Complete work orders and return them to the appropriate location within the Facilities & Grounds Department.
• Maintain an up to date inventory of all HVAC parts and equipment.
• Initiate and perform preventative maintenance as scheduled on all mechanical equipment at all College facilities.
• Respond to emergency situations that may arise at all College locations.
  
  

Other Job Functions

• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
• Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Maintain and develop work related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Perform additional grade level support duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION :

• Associate degree in HVAC &R, Electrical, Plumbing or closely related field required.
• High school diploma or equivalent, along with industry standard certification and/or extensive work experience may be considered in place of Associate degree.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of three years of work experience in a specific field of HVAC &R, electrical installation/repair or plumbing required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.
  
  

Licenses Or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Current refrigerant transition and recovery certificate required.
  
  

CLEARANCES

The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

EXPERIENCE :

• Commercial HVAC experience preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand & walk
• Ability to carry, push, pull, sit, crawl & stoop
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend and balance
• Ability to use both hands & both legs
• Ability to use legs/arms to climb
• Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands
• Use of depth perception and color vision
• Reaching at high or low level
• Repetitive finger movement
• Ability to pull hand over hand
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to operate truck/motor vehicle
• Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation
• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, etc.
• Work inside or outside
• Work with machinery with moving parts
• Work in heat between 90° – 100° and work in cold below 55°
• Work in excessive or frequent temperature changes
• Work in wetness
• Exposure to constant noise above 85dB
• Exposure to vibration
• Exposure to irritant or toxic fumes
• Exposure to dust (more than nuisance)
• Exposure to grease/oils
• Work with ladders/scaffolding
• Work at excessive heights
• Work alone
  
  

Salary $19.65/hour

Schedule Days/Hours Monday - 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Overtime as needed, Tuesday - 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Overtime as needed, Wednesday - 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Overtime as needed, Thursday - 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Overtime as needed, Friday - 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Overtime as needed, Saturday - Call if necessary, Sunday - Call if necessary

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S-2023-223-P

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 11/11/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please be prepared to upload a required resume and provide three (3) professional, not personal references with this application process. The employment application must be completed in its entirety.