HVAC Technician

Job Summary

The HVAC Technician will install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems for Sunnyside Apartments, including both central plant equipment and building-specific mechanical systems. This role supports Sunnyside operations and helps maintain system reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems across Sunnyside facilities.
• Perform efficiency tests and preventive maintenance, while recommending system improvements.
• Assist in design and planning for system upgrades or plumbing integrations.
• Ensure compliance with local and national HVAC regulations.
• Recharge air conditioning and refrigeration systems using appropriate refrigerants.
• Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration-related electrical components.
• Help maintain cooling towers and water-cooled equipment.
• Utilize building automation systems for monitoring and diagnostics.
• Complete documentation and participate in rotating on-call schedule.
• Mentor or assist less experienced technicians depending on level.
• Work with a diverse range of equipment including water cooled heat pumps, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, and refrigeration systems.
• Perform efficiency testing and system optimization.
• Use BAS controls for diagnostics and operation.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotations.
• Work collaboratively with skilled team members while also exercising independent problem-solving.
• Other duties, as assigned.

HVAC Technician, III.
Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members. Requires 3+ years of related experience. This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.

HVAC Technician, IV
May mentor less-experienced team members. Requires 5+ years of related experience. This is a Highly Skilled Level position in the Support track.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

HVAC Technician, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

HVAC Technician, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Requisition Number:

PRN43789B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary:

8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Overtime as needed and on-call required.

Department:

00460 - Sunnyside Apartments

Location:

Campus

Pay Rate Range:

$30.00 to $33.00/h DOE

Close Date:

1/23/2026

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