"Plumbing/HVAC Service Technician II"

Job Details

Position Information

• Posting date: 04/28/2025
• Closing date: Open Until Filled
• Position Number: 0405401
• Position Title: Plumbing/HVAC Service Technician II
• Hiring Range Minimum: $34.48/hr.
• Hiring Range Maximum: $35.51/hr.
• Union Type: SEIU
• SEIU Level: P
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Category: Regular Full Time
• Scheduled Months per Year: 12
• Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
• Location of Position: Hanover, NH 03755
• Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Position Purpose: The Plumber/ HVAC Technician II performs installation, repairs, and preventative maintenance services for the College’s plumbing/ HVAC systems. The Plumber/ HVAC Technician II exercises a level of skill in the trade and assumes responsibility for routine plumbing service calls, preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations. Learns from and assists with more complex assignments under supervision of senior technicians.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: High School plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the plumbing or HVAC trades, or the equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle policy
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of domestic hot and cold water systems, drainage systems, hot water/chilled water systems, steam heating systems, vacuum systems, air pressure, VAV air, and exhaust air systems.
• Is well versed in using common trade hand and power tools. Is skilled in use with specialty tools such as torches, threaders, flare, mechanical press. Demonstrated ability to use multimeter, temperature gun and similar electronic testing equipment to diagnose problems.
• Working knowledge of trade products including solder pipe joints, mechanical joints (flare, compression, press, thread), pipe types, brazing joints, high purity piping systems, chemical resistant drainage systems, duct distribution systems including fire and smoke dampers, filter racks, end terminals, etc.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently under minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and applying strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service skills and good communications skills; ability to communicate work to be performed with college employees and building occupants.
• Computer skills on laptop, tablet and/or smartphone including basic word processing, spreadsheets and ability to use building system programs and work control system.
• Ability to participate and contribute to projects involving a high degree of complexity. Ability to analyze and evaluate issues and develop creating responsive solutions.
• Ability to document and record issues and procedures.
• Ability to perform demanding physical activity, work at heights and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity under physically difficult and/or strenuous conditions.
• Is capable of participating in the College’s respiratory protection program and of responding to alarms including potentially hazardous environments.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Willingness to obtain further (vendor) training which may be online, local in-person, or at a remote location.
• Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Driver Safety- Electrical Safety related work practices, Lock-out/tag-out, Respirator training, Fit and Physical Examination, Fall Protection, Working in confined spaces, Laboratory safety/hazardous waste management training, Asbestos awareness training, Bloodborne pathogen training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of plumbing/ HVAC piping systems
• Ability to plan/install plumbing/ HVAC piping per codes and applicable trade practices.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Campus Services HR

Department Contact Phone Number: 603-646-3323

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Jason Bergeron, Director of Maintenance Services

Equal Opportunity Employer: Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Is driving a vehicle an essential function of this job?: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 04/28/25 THROUGH 05/04/25. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy.

Key Accountabilities:

• In response to plumbing service calls, working independently or with peers, determines root cause and make repairs. For example, clears drain lines, repairs leaks in pipes and joints, diagnoses cause of banging pipes, inspects, diagnoses and repairs steam traps, responds to hot/cold calls, troubleshoots and repairs heating/cooling components.
• Performs installations such as replaces plumbing fixtures, advises supervisor of materials/services required for repairs.
• In response to assigned work orders, completes scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on College plumbing and HVAC systems. For example, replaces air and water filters, cleans coils, blow-down systems, reads gauges, replaces belts, services water pumps.
• Develops an understanding of how to read blueprints, demonstrates working knowledge of building codes.
• Assists with installation of various piping HVAC components per codes, develops skill in diagnosing root causes using test equipment.
• Working independently and with senior techs repairs & works on heat recovery systems, humidification systems, steam systems.
• Collaborates with Building Automation Shop to diagnose & repair systems.
• Learns from senior Plumber/ HVAC Tech III and IV via working with and understanding procedures.
• Works with and mentors Plumber/ HVAC Tech I explaining procedures.
• Work Environment: Laboratory settings, Commercial kitchen settings, Mechanical/electric rooms, Ladders/staging, Roofs, Private offices/public spaces, Student residential housing.
• Working Conditions: Works from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and platforms. Work requires bending, keeling, standing, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped or awkward positions. Work involves regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects weighing from up to 80 pounds. Work is performed: indoors; outdoors; in harsh weather; in areas that are dirty, or smoky and where fumes are present, in underground manholes. Is exposed to cuts and bruises and more serious injuries.
• Culture and Employee Belonging: Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training.