"HVAC Specialist"

Position Overview

The University of Kansas is hiring for a HVAC Specialist. This position is a master/journey level crafts persons to work in the areas of inspection, maintenance, and repair of industrial and commercial heating and cooling equipment with an emphasis on work quality, efficiency, service, following all applicable local and national codes. This position requires driving of a state issued vehicle and requires a valid driver's license on date of hire and throughout employment.

Work Schedule is 7:30am-4pm Monday to Friday. Facilities Maintenance also offers a flexible work schedule option, 4-day work week 10-hour days, Monday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Friday.

Facilities Services within KU Operations plays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning and research. KU Operations supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university's academic and research missions.

KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance

Job Description

75% HVAC Operations

• Inspects, monitors, diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and provides maintenance on all industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration/chiller equipment and associated plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy management control systems independently or with limited supervision.
• Reviews heat and cooling requirements; compares and recommends modifications to achieve optimal system effectiveness and efficiency of the system.
• Participate in new equipment installations. Research and develop procedures and documentation.
• Document and outline procedures for use of appropriate hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting skills as needed.
• Works with impacted customers as needed to resolve heating and cooling related issues.

20% Training

• Provides training and mentorship to junior level technicians and interns.
• Conducts professional development as needed on new systems and/or controls.

5% Other Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements

• Reach, grasp, lift, carry and place moderately heavy loads frequently and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation.
• Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures - both hot and cold, inside and outdoors.
• Work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
• Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.

Required Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED equivalency
2. Five (5) years of industrial or commercial HVAC experience. An Associate's degree or Vocational School Certification may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
3. Three (3) years programming of HVAC Building Automation experience
4. EPA CFC Certification for refrigerants
5. Demonstrated experience in repair and troubleshooting in 3 phase voltages as evidenced by application materials
6. Valid driver's license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in low pressure refrigeration repairs and troubleshooting as evidenced by application materials
2. Experience in developing and conducting training and/or mentoring as evidenced by application materials
3. Experience maintaining equipment inventory and documenting activities as evidenced by application materials
4. Experience working in a university, college, or other multi-building campus environment as evidenced by application materials

Contact Information to Applicants

Kasey Minihan
kasey.minihan@ku.edu

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application will include the following:

• Current contact information including email and phone number
• Previous work experience including dates of employment
• Name and contact information to three references

Resume/Cover letter is optional.

Review of applications will begin Monday, March 16th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Advertised Salary Range
Starting at $71,000, commensurate with experience

Application Review Begins
16-Mar-2026

Anticipated Start Date
01-Apr-2026

Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE
1.0

Reg/Temp
Regular

FLSA Status
Nonexempt

Employee Class
B-University Support Staff

Work Location Assignment
On-Site