EKU Master of Public Administration Program

Mechanic, HVAC

Richmond, BC
On-site
Posted Nov 10, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English

Job summary

Maintain and repair university boilers and chillers, perform required preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot boilers, chillers, and cooling towers. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies while supporting efficient department and university operations.

Job details

497821 Richmond Campus Skilled Craft Positions Fulltime Staff frame-loader#lazyLoad clinch:authenticated@document->frame-loader#reload" id="b7b86e715ee6587cb774e0af7b26b00d_favourites"> Title: Mechanic, HVAC Position Type: Fulltime Staff Search Type: External - minimum 7 days Department: 50R100 - Campus Operations Division: 3R1000 - Administration and Engagement Position Location: Richmond Campus Driver Classification: University Driver FLSA: Non-Exempt Schedule Type: Full Time (40 hrs per week or more) Hours Per Week Additional Schedule Details: NOTE: This position does require overtime, emergency response and flexibility in shifts worked. Incumbents must be able to meet these job requirements. Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - G14 Retirement: KERS Contact Person Job Summary/Basic Functions An EKU HVAC Technician, maintains troubleshoots and repairs institutional boilers, chillers and cooling towers in accordance with established procedures. Minimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED is required. Experience: - Two years of related work experience is required. Experience must include a working knowledge of boiler, chillers, and cooling towers maintenance procedures. Incumbent should have formal training in Low pressure, High Pressure and Hot water boilers. Licensure & Certifications Preferred Qualifications: Job Duties 60% - Maintains and repairs University Boilers and Chillers. - (Essential) 20% - Conducts preventative maintenance checks as required. - (Essential) 10% - Troubleshoots and repairs boiler, chillers and cooling towers as required. - (Essential) 5% - Ensures compliance with all regulatory and/or policy requirements. - (Essential) 5% - Supports the smooth and efficient operations of the department and the University. - (Essential) Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Funding Source: Institutional Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related work experience are required. Candidates must have working knowledge of boiler, chiller, and cooling tower maintenance procedures, along with formal training in low-pressure, high-pressure, and hot water boilers.