HVAC Technician

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

Job Summary

Performs advanced journey level mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic work in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of air conditioning, ventilation, heating, boilers, food service equipment, refrigeration and building automated systems.  Performs this same type of work on ancillary equipment and systems

Salary Range: 32.00 hr

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be able to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform repairs that are consistent with licensing requirements and industry best practices.
• Must observe all safety guidelines and follow work procedures established by the university and the appropriate licensing division of the state of Minnesota
• Must be able to lift heavy equipment and tools, as well as bend, crouch, crawl, climb into spaces where equipment is located
• Demonstrate professional interaction with students, faculty, and staff
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Equipment maintenance: performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Inspection equipment, structures, material: inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
• Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Ability to use multi-meters to read voltage, current and resistance values must be able to troubleshoot basic circuits.
• Must  be able to read and understand mechanical drawings

Experience and Education Requirements

• Minimum of a high school education
• Gas-Piping- City of Winona license, preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Possess CFC certification
• Must obtain a Minnesota Special Engineers License within one year
• Four years of related HVAC experience, preferred
• Associate’s degree or equivalent, preferred

Physical Demands

• Medium work. Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Physical Hazards – Health and Safety Concerns

• Ergonomics
• Noise
• Chemicals
• Driving
• Extreme climate (Hot/Cold)

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.