About This Role

The HVAC Technician plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-functioning living, learning, and working environment for Kansas State University students, residents, faculty, staff, and guests. This position works as part of a skilled team responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems for Housing and Dining Services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Diagnose and repair commercial refrigeration and cooling equipment, including walk-in freezers, upright and chest refrigerators, ice machines, milk and ice cream machines, and water coolers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on complex systems such as chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, vacuum pumps, and related controls within large residence hall complexes.
• Install, service, and maintain HVAC, air conditioning, heat pump, and energy management systems across residence halls and foodservice facilities.
• Service electrical and plumbing components associated with refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Maintain accurate records, organize tools, and actively contribute as an engaged and productive team member.

About Us

Housing and Dining Services is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. We share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food. A great team to be part of!

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires two years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in trade.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• 4 years experience at the journeyman level
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferred licenses / registrations / certifications:

• EPA Universal refrigerant certificate upon employment.
• Prefer Journeyman Mechanical License
• Valid drivers license

Additional Role Information:

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Complete the on-line application

Application Window

Applications close on:  October 29, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$20.30-$30.00 per hour