HVAC/Preventative Maintenance Technician at Colgate University

Colgate University

HVAC/Preventative Maintenance Technician

Requisition Number: 2026S041Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities - Trades
Wage/Salary Range: $35.81/hr.

Department Statement:

It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.

“One team, one mission”

The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.

Accountabilities:

Maintains and repairs all heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC/R) and refrigeration components on campus as required.
Conducts layouts for assigned jobs, reads, interprets, provides material labor estimates, orders materials, and translates prints into a finished product.
Maintains accurate records of materials used and time spent on assignments.
Maintains a working knowledge and stays current on operations of new systems such as HVAC/R, fire alarms, electrical motors, chemical treatment and filtration of swimming pools, chillers, water softening equipment, and refrigeration systems.
Must use and strengthen knowledge in Building Automation systems for use in daily monitoring and troubleshooting. Attends training related to such systems.
Work independently, as well as collegially and effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, visitors and contractors on a daily basis.
Coordinate work with other trade shops and departments.
Proficient use of personal computers for work order entries (material & labor needs) and campus energy management system to monitor building conditions.
Maintains accurate records of materials used and time spent on assignments.
Provide service, repairs, and preventive maintenance procedures to HVAC/R control systems including controllers, networks and peripheral devices.
Review and understand project plans and specifications to accomplish project goals and objectives.
Conducts layouts for assigned jobs, reads, interprets, provides material labor estimates, orders materials, and translates prints into a finished product.
Maintain sensors, thermostats, controllers, valves, actuators, and other HVAC/R control related equipment.
Maintains a working knowledge of HVAC systems such as electrical motors, chillers, and refrigeration systems.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

At least one of the following is required:

Certificate from an accredited apprentice program in the field of HVAC/R
Graduation from certified trade school plus one-year work experience as HVAC/R technician.
Proof of five consecutive years as a Journeyperson working in the field of HVAC\R.

Ability to diagnose complex system issues without guidance required.

Ability to work independently and with a team, and outside contractors required.

Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekend hours as required.

Preferred Qualifications

A combination of additional education and/or experience related to instrumentation and control systems.
Working proficiency specifically in Schneider Electric EcoStruxure and BACnet.
Experience working with system sequence of operations, system graphics and configuring & mapping system points.
A demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.

Education

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are attained.

Other Information

Colgate bargaining unit employees must apply by June 16 ,2026 to be considered.

Work Schedule:

The typical shift, subject to change based on the needs of the University, for this position is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This position is responsible for providing coverage for second- and third-shift operations during extended employee absences. In addition, occasional schedule adjustments may be required, including remaining on duty until 3:30 p.m. to support operational needs.

Job Open Date: 06/09/2026
Job Close Date: 8/8/2026
Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/6908

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [email protected].

HVAC/Preventative Maintenance Technician at Colgate University

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