Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioner Technician

Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks an HVAC Technician to perform work in the installation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems across College facilities. This position maintains HVAC equipment, chilled and hot water systems, and automated building controls; troubleshoots electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems; operates specialized tools and testing equipment; interprets blueprints; and supports repairs and installations with other trades as needed. This position reports to the Maintenance Specialist 4.

This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by May 25, 2026 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Denise Cook at dcook@columbiabasin.edu or (509) 542-4407.

Primary Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems, including air handlers, air flow dampers, V-belts, sheaves, pulleys, bearings, and related equipment;
• Inspect, maintain, and repair plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems, including commercial refrigeration and chilled water systems;
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems, including sensors, actuators, relays, timers, meters, and switches;
• Fabricate, install, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic temperature and humidity control systems for HVAC operations;
• Operate, monitor, and adjust automated building control systems, including DCM Automated Logic Control System, to maintain building environmental conditions;
• Use fluid and electronic testing and measuring instruments such as manometers, flow meters, voltmeters, ammeters, and potentiometers to diagnose system performance;
• Operate hand and power tools and fabrication equipment, including welding, soldering, drill presses, grinders, and bandsaws, to complete repairs and installations;
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to support installation, repair, and maintenance work; develop preliminary cost estimates for HVAC installations and repairs;
• Drive service vehicles as required, and load, unload, and transport materials and supplies;
• May participate in a rotating standby schedule; assist and coordinate work with other trades personnel; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.