HVAC Technician (Heating/Ventilation)

HVAC Technician (Heating/Ventilation)

Under the direction of the Heat Maintenance Foreman, the person in this position performs troubleshooting, corrective and preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and control systems and equipment for approximately 4.5 million square feet (70 academic and housing buildings) of University building space.

This position is responsible for the heating and ventilating operations for the MSU campus which includes the operation, preventive maintenance, and repair of facility air-handling/heating systems.

Position duties require inspecting, maintaining and repairing building and utility distribution systems located throughout the campus and performing related duties as required.

High school graduation or G.E.D. plus one of the following: Two (2) years full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience in the HVAC industry. Successful completion of Vocational/Technical institute training (minimum of two years). Familiar with air-handling and heating system preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and installation. Familiar with tools of the HVAC industry such as test equipment, and hand and power tools. Familiar with computerized building management and digital control systems. Working knowledge of work safety procedures, such as lockout/tagout and asbestos safety. Demonstrated competence using personal computers and software.

Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment. Effectively operate work-related equipment. Maintain computerized records, work independently with minimal supervision, and work proficiently in the use of a computerized maintenance management system, e-mail, and other computer applications as assigned or required. Communicate effectively with employees and the public both in person and over the phone. Establish and maintain effective working relations with supervisor, coworkers and the public. Be a successful team player. Represent the department and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Must possess a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. This position can be hired at one of five levels: Repair Maintenance Engineer (RME) – $37.68/hour, Maintenance Engineer I (ME I) – $39.19/hour, Maintenance Engineer II (ME II) – $40.76/hour, Maintenance Engineer III (ME III) – $42.39/hour, Maintenance Engineer IV (ME IV) – $44.09/hour. A formal in-house Training Program is in place for Heat Techs to continue acquiring additional licensing.

This position requires performing physical tasks associated with the operation of steam boilers and plant equipment, including valve operations, moving materials (package weights to 50# is common), and maintenance/repair work. Working under temperature extremes, especially heat. This position requires the ability to transverse elevated catwalks, stairs, ladders, ascending/descending manholes, and crawlspace. Position requires working with and around moving equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, turbine-generators, and emergency diesel and liquefied-propane-gas systems. The position requires handling and feeding water treatment chemicals and reagents.

Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on April 29, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.