Job Details

HVAC Technician

Position Number: 6782330
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Facilities Management

HVAC Technician

Job Summary

The HVAC Technician will install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems for Sunnyside Apartments, including both central plant equipment and building-specific mechanical systems. This role supports Sunnyside operations and helps maintain system reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems across Sunnyside facilities.
Perform efficiency tests and preventive maintenance, while recommending system improvements.
Assist in design and planning for system upgrades or plumbing integrations.
Ensure compliance with local and national HVAC regulations.
Recharge air conditioning and refrigeration systems using appropriate refrigerants.
Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration-related electrical components.
Help maintain cooling towers and water-cooled equipment.
Utilize building automation systems for monitoring and diagnostics.
Complete documentation and participate in rotating on-call schedule.
Mentor or assist less experienced technicians depending on level.
Work with a diverse range of equipment including water cooled heat pumps, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, and refrigeration systems.
Perform efficiency testing and system optimization.
Use BAS controls for diagnostics and operation.
Participate in after-hours on-call rotations.
Work collaboratively with skilled team members while also exercising independent problem-solving.
Other duties, as assigned.

HVAC Technician, III.
Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.Requires 3+ years of related experience.This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.
HVAC Technician, IV
May mentor less-experienced team members.Requires 5+ years of related experience.This is a Highly Skilled Level position in the Support track.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
HVAC Technician, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
HVAC Technician, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43789B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - FridayOvertime as needed and on-call required.
Department: 00460 - Sunnyside Apartments
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $30.00 to $33.00/h DOE
Close Date: 1/23/2026
Open Until Filled:

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