HVAC Service Technician

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

As an HVAC Service Technician, you will report directly to the HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Supervisor and play a vital hands-on role in keeping Bethel’s physical campus running smoothly. Your primary focus will be troubleshooting, installing, servicing, and performing preventive maintenance on campus HVAC systems and boilers, while managing filter inventory. In addition to primary HVAC responsibilities, you will provide essential cross-functional support for campus electrical and plumbing work requests. You will also schedule and supervise technical services student workers (including summer housing maintenance crews) and participate in on-call technical services coverage.

• Install, service, and repair failed equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on campus HVAC equipment.
• Manage filter HVAC filter inventory.

• Provides support for the electrical division.
• Assists electrical related work requests and helps maintain electrical systems on the campus.

• Provides support for the plumbing division.
• Assists plumbing related work requests and helps maintain plumbing systems on the campus.

• Serves on a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours facilities, safety, and emergency needs
• Maintains immediate availability to respond to communications within a reasonable amount of time
• Reports to campus when an on-site response is required

• Familiarity with combustion and efficiency testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems is preferred.
• Experience or exposure to variable frequency drives (such as DanFoss or ABB) is helpful but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with DDC controls is preferred.
• Exposure to or basic understanding of Numatics is helpful.
• Must be a self-starter.

• No required experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required