Job Description

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a HVAC Technician. The primary function of the HVAC Technician is to install and maintain HVAC and refrigeration systems and to examine malfunctioning systems and provide relevant repairs.

Duties and Responsibilities of Position

50% - Manage and provide upkeep to HVAC equipment including air handlers, vacuum pumps, compressors and exhaust fans by performing repairs and preventative maintenance such as lubricating parts, changing belts and replacing motors, motor bearings, sheaves, valves and other worn-out components. Maintain hot water heaters and chilled and hot water pumps by performing upkeep and preventative maintenance. Identify mechanical and electronic problems related to HVAC, refrigeration equipment and hot/chilled water pumps.

20% - Install refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment to include window units, chillers, refrigerators, walk in coolers, water fountains and other units.

10% - Treat water towers, clean and/or replace filters. Repair ducts and electrical wiring and switches.

10% - Design, fabricate and install sheet metal ductwork, condensate drain pans and condensate lines.

10% - Maintain tools, acquire materials from storeroom; clean shop storage areas and mechanical rooms, keep jobsite clean and safe. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Required Education and Experience at Hire -

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of related HVAC experience

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.

Job Type: University Support Staff

Salary: Grade 7 - $18.87 minimum

Appointment Duration: 12 months

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday.

Application Documents Required*:

• Resume
• Names and Contact Details for Three (3) Professional References

*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.

Open Until Filled

Search Committee Chair: Ed Meyer (emeyer@pittstate.edu)

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Us

About Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University was founded in 1903, in vibrant and progressive southeast Kansas. Home to nearly 6,500 students, PSU provides all the benefits of a major college but with small class sizes and personalized experiences. The university offers more than 200 academic programs and emphasis areas across four colleges, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, EdS degrees, and a doctoral degree in Nursing. Our students enjoy an average class size of just 18 students and benefit from world-class faculty and a vibrant campus life. More than 65,000 alumni proudly declare, "Once a Gorilla, Always a Gorilla."

Pittsburg State University offers a rich college experience with a broad selection of academic and social amenities.

• A beautiful 223-acre campus is home to state-of-the-art buildings that bring the real world to students, and include The Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, the Kansas Technology Center, the Tyler Research Center, the Robert W. Plaster Center, and much more

• The surrounding Pittsburg community fully embraces the university and its students with a welcoming, family-like small city atmosphere

• A variety of housing options give students living/learning opportunities, modern downtown apartments, group living, and more

• Nearly 150 student organizations provide opportunities for engagement, community, and leadership

• Our student population hosts a variety of cultural and social events on campus and in the community, exposing students to the traditions and lives from countries around the world

• Home to the NCAA's only Gorilla mascot, the university has a strong athletics tradition that showcases student athletes and brings together a community of dedicated fans

• A growing selection of online classes, programs, and degrees provide flexibility and opportunity to students from all walks of life

Pittsburg State employs well over one thousand part-time and full-time faculty and staff, students, graduate assistants, and researchers.

Pittsburg has a population of approximately 20,000 residents and is located in southeast Kansas, about thirty miles from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 60,000. Kansas City is located 120 miles north; Tulsa, Oklahoma is 125 miles southwest; Wichita is 160 miles west; and Springfield, Missouri is 95 miles east. For more information see: http://www.pittks.org.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. 1092 {f}) a copy of Pittsburg State University's Annual Security Report may be viewed on the internet at: https://www.pittstate.edu/studentlife/_files/documents/annual-security-report.pdf

This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Pittsburg State University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can also obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting University Police and Parking Services at 620-235-4624.

Pittsburg State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or disabilities. The following person has been designated to address inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator, 218 Russ Hall, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762-7528, 620-235-4189, equity@pittstate.edu.