Department Summary:

Come join the Drake team! We are currently seeking someone to fill an opening in our HVAC Department. We are in search of a competent, solutions-driven, and service-minded HVAC Mechanic. Drake University offers generous benefits and opportunities for growth and development.

Job Summary:

Under the direct or indirect supervision from the Utilities Manager or HVAC Supervisor, the HVAC Mechanic will be responsible for the work of heating, air conditioning and ventilation maintenance and repairs. This position will be part of a team that will operate, maintain, and repair all equipment used for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. This includes operations of a central heating plant utilizing steam and/or hot water for tempering or heating buildings and a chilled water system to provide cooling to all buildings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be able to initiate and maintain good customer and co-worker relationships in a team environment.

• Ability to respond to off-hours emergencies and telephone calls.

• Valid Iowa Driver’s License, good driving record and insurable by Drake University.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated work management system managing work flow, assigning work, work completion monitoring, work performance analysis, and time entry.

• Universal Refrigeration License and/or experience to adjust refrigerant charges and super-heat levels.

• HVAC Experience sufficient to qualify with a minimum of 5 years actual work in the trade.

• Ability to operate high pressure boilers and chillers to maintain system temperatures and equipment.

• Proficiency using building automations systems.

Job Duties:

• 50% - Performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilation, and cooling systems including controls, pumps, fans, motors, forced air equipment, boiler and cooling equipment, and building automation. 
• 10% - Assist in providing hands-on training of Duty Engineers in maintenance and small repairs of HVAC equipment. 
• 10% - Seasonally change equipment over from heating to cooling and back with filter changes and preventative maintenance assigned tasks. 
• 10% - Operates and repairs of HVAC equipment in a safe and responsible location as directed by HVAC Supervisor or Manager. 
• 10% - Learn basics of equipment management controls (Metasys) and complete/close out work orders in TDX maintenance management system. 
• 5% - Ability to troubleshoot system issues and be courteous with customers.
• 5% - Familiar with high pressure steam boilers, condensate pumps, steam traps, control valves, and occasionally work on commercial kitchen equipment.

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits