Maintenance Technician I or II (HVAC)
Maintenance
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Reed College seeks a reliable and motivated individual to join our Facilities Services team as a Maintenance Technician I/II (HVAC). This position plays a critical role in maintaining and servicing campus HVAC systems and performing general building maintenance as needed. Build your skills while you work! All maintenance staff receive paid training, and motivated Technician I employees have the chance to earn pay increases by completing milestone certifications.
Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including a comprehensive medical and dental insurance option for you your family, 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities. This is a non-exempt, full-time role working on campus with typical hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with rotating on-call coverage.
Starting pay for this position is: Technician I - $25 - $27 per hour; Technician II - $29.25 per hour. Pay offers are contingent upon experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment.
Who You Are
- You are a self-starter, motivated to grow, excel, and expand your skillset through training and hands-on experience.
- You are mechanically inclined and naturally curious about how things work.
- You take pride in solving problems and enjoy the challenge of diagnosing and repairing complex systems.
- You are detail-oriented, and getting the job done right matters to you.
- You approach your work with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to safety and quality.
- You are confident in your skills and bring sound judgment and intuition to your work.
- You thrive in a team environment and are always willing to support your colleagues and the broader campus community.
- You value clear, respectful communication and provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
- You take initiative, go above and beyond, and are eager to take on both specialized HVAC tasks and general maintenance responsibilities.
What You’ll Do
- Perform skilled HVAC maintenance and repairs for buildings and campus equipment.
- Respond to general building maintenance and service requests using industry-standard tools and processes.
- Serve as a point of contact for contracted services in your area of expertise.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for urgent maintenance needs during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Support seasonal, scheduled, and emergency maintenance tasks throughout the year.
- Collaborate with other maintenance team members on projects and shared responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Technician I
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in maintenance.
- Technician II
- 3 years of relevant hands-on experience in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing
- HVAC certification or journeyman-level experience
- Formal apprenticeship or trade school training in HVAC or related fields
- Active and valid driver’s license.
Click "Apply for this Job". You will be directed to Interfolio to create a free account and begin your application. A resume is required. You can submit these documents in any format, but pdf works best.
Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early.
Reed College replies to every candidate. We will confirm that your application is received, and if you are not selected, we will let you know as soon as possible.
Background Check Requirement
A criminal conviction record check is required for all college staff positions as a condition of employment for selected candidates. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of this background check. A conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case is reviewed based on the nature of the conviction and its relevance to the responsibilities of the position.