The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician performs skilled technical work in installing, maintaining, modifying, repairing, and removal of HVAC systems, devices, and related controls. Troubleshoots problems using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing devices to make adjustments or repairs in accordance to work orders or verbal instructions. This position is classified as HVAC Tech I for applicants without a trades license. Applicants holding a valid HVAC Technician license will be considered for the HVAC Tech II level. Certifications: Universal EPA certification. HVAC Technician license for HVAC Tech II Level. General Duties: • Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC equipment, to ensure efficient day to day operation of the University. • Provides the full scope and range of work involved in the installation, inspection and repair of new and existing HVAC systems at university owned properties. • Repairs, installs, and troubleshoots all HVAC control systems. • Inspects and tests both high- and low-pressure refrigerant systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions. • Performs seasonal overhauls in transition of systems from heating to cooling and vice versa. • Performs HVAC system inspections and manufacturer-recommended preventive maintenance. • Inspects and tests HVAC systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs. • Provides means of access through walls, floors, and other structures as may be required by dismantling or cutting through structural and other physical barriers in order to gain access for repairs or for new installations. • Restores assigned work sites to their original condition at the completion of work by removing tools, materials, and debris, drop cloths, and tarpaulins used during the project, returning furniture and equipment to their proper location, setting up equipment that had been dismantled, and coordinating the cleaning, painting, or replacing tile(s) and other structural effects through which holes have been cut. • Operates multimeters, voltmeters, ampmeters, powermeters, electric tracking equipment, frequency counters, AC and DC power supplies. • Operates power tools, hand tools, air compressors, jackhammers, backhoes, oxygen-acetylene torches, soldering and desoldering equipment. man lifts, and manifold gauges • Reads and interprets schematics, blueprints, and manufacturers specifications. • Troubleshoots and repairs control devices and wiring within the HVAC primary system, and maintaining, repairing, modifying secondary refrigerant systems including pumps, valves, cooling, air moving equipment and local temperature/pressure controls. • Insulate pipes and ductwork as needed and other weatherization needs. • Maintain, service, repair, replace stem traps and other steam related equipment. • Completes truck and shop inventories as assigned. • Cleans equipment, shop area, and work site. • Complies with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of refrigerants, chemical substances and materials. • Performs other duties as assigned deemed necessary to meet the needs of Marshall University including performance of work in support of other shops/trades. met Location MU - Marshall University Salary Range $33,381 - $50,339 Salary Grade 3 Salary Type Salary Time Type Full-Time Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description. Required Qualifications Education • High School Diploma or GED • Universal EPA certification • HVAC Technician license only required for level II. Experience 2 year experience in commercial/industrial HVAC Preferred Qualifications Education • HVAC Certificate from Technical College, • Vocational School Or completed HVAC Apprenticeship. Experience 4 years experience in commercial/industrial HVAC. Posting Detail Information Posting Number MU1028NE Open Date 05/09/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
See More Details >>Please note that this position is based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance. We're seeking a skilled and reliable Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration Technician to ensure our state-of-the-art kitchens and onsite bakeries operate at peak performance. In this essential role, you'll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of commercial kitchen appliances, refrigeration systems, and HVAC equipment for our 9 million square foot campus. Your expertise will help prevent equipment failures, minimize downtime, and support the seamless operation of our world-class culinary team. If you take pride in precision, problem-solving, and keeping essential systems running smoothly, we'd love to have you on our team. Key Responsibilities • Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial cooking equipment • Install, calibrate, and optimize kitchen ventilation and appliance systems • Conduct preventive maintenance and safety inspections • Ensure compliance with OSHA, refrigeration, gas, and electrical safety standards • Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to resolve technical issues Core Equipment You'll Work On • Refrigeration: Walk-in coolers/freezers, blast chillers, ice machines • Cooking Equipment: Commercial ovens, fryers, steam kettles, tilt skillets • Ventilation & HVAC: Exhaust hoods, rooftop HVAC units, make-up air systems • Dishwashing & Sanitation: High-capacity dishwashers, automated sanitation systems Live affordably in a city known for its rising tech talent. Epic is located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, the second fastest growing market for tech talent in the United States and home to the state capital and the University of Wisconsin. Madison, a city surrounded by water, has received accolades for being the greenest city in America (NerdWallet), the best city for renters (SmartAsset), the fittest city in America (Fitbit), and the third best metro in the US for young professionals (Forbes Advisor). More than just important work. Our uniquely themed campus was designed to heighten your ability to get stuff done in your office, a conference room, or by the fireplace in a comfy chair. All meals are restaurant-quality but cost only a few dollars, and they’re prepared by a team comprised of kitchen talent from restaurants around the country. And, after five years here, you’ll earn a four-week sabbatical anywhere in the world. Staff have kayaked in Patagonia, attended a Beyoncé concert in Ireland, built a library in Tanzania, and run a marathon in Antarctica. We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career, and your merit-based compensation will reflect the impact your work has on the company and our customers. You'll also be eligible for annual raises and bonuses, as well as stock grants, which give you an even greater stake in the success of Epic and our customers. Healthcare is global, and building the best ideas from around the world into Epic software is a point of pride. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we know that inclusive teams design software that supports the delivery of quality care for all patients, so diversity, equity, and inclusion are written into our principles. Please see our full non-discrimination statement at https://careers.epic.com/EEO. • CFC Universal Certification • EPA 608 certification • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship • Willingness to relocate to the Madison, WI area • COVID-19 vaccination • Minimum 3 years of experience with: • Commercial kitchen equipment service and repair • Installation and service of cooler/freezer refrigeration systems • Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics • Gas-fired equipment and gas piping systems
See More Details >>About us Variable Comfort Solutions is scheduling interviews now for licensed technicians in Huntington, WV. This is a full time Mon-Fri position with weekends as needed. The compensation will start at $25/hour based on work experience, with tremendous potential for increased pay. Other aspects of the compensation package include: • Performance bonuses • Health Insurance • Paid time off • Paid holidays • Matching Retirement There will be many applicants, but only a select few will receive an interview request. To find out how to be in this small group of finalists, read the below, in its entirety. Wouldn't it be amazing to work with a team that appreciates you? How awesome would it be to work alongside a team made up exclusively of top performers? What if you worked with a company that actually listened to you? What if your boss showed you respect and appreciation every day? And what if that job gave you the freedom and opportunity to reach out for your personal dreams too? Variable Comfort Solutions is a unique company. We have a mission to provide all of the above to every single person who joins our team. Our company culture is built on WOWing our customers, improving every day, and treating each other like family. If you are a top performer who's been overlooked, disrespected or taken advantage of by another employer, Variable Comfort Solutions might just be the fit you've been looking for. Why will you love being a part of our team? Here are a few reasons: • We are growing rapidly and there is plenty of opportunity for rapid advancement. • We only hire great human beings, so you won’t have to work with jerks, bums or lazy people. • You will be truly appreciated for your efforts, talent and attitude. • You can earn a great living. Pay your bills and have some money left over for fun stuff! • You’ll have the opportunity to take time off in slow seasons to pursue what makes you happy. Let's face it, we all work to do the things we love. • You will grow here, both professionally and personally. • Variable Comfort Solutions stays on the cutting edge of technology. No more hand writing tickets. • Weekly meetings for everyone to collaborate/discuss what we can be doing better. You can qualify to join our team if... • You are upbeat and positive each day (if you know the lyrics to the song “Happy” by Pharrell, this is a good sign). • You can check your ego at the door and work with a team (we are looking more for a “Captain America” kind of thing as opposed to “Iron Man”, so…). • You get a sense of satisfaction after a hard day of physical work. • You are tough, mentally and physically. • You have a healthy respect for heights but aren’t afraid of ladders or working on roofs. • You are looking to grow professionally AND personally. • You are eager to learn and can take constructive criticism without getting offended. • You love being outside (that includes all the crazy weather conditions we get here…). • You can handle change, and will gladly implement those changes • You are capable and willing to work under time constraints, and can take responsibility/communicate to your supervisor those issues. • You can learn from your mistakes and not make the same mistake continuously. • You are very knowledgeable in sheet metal work/duct building. If you answer “YES” to any of the following statements, please don’t contact us: • You are grumpy in the morning. • Your favorite place is under the covers in your mom’s basement. • You are afraid of heights (don’t try to fool us on this… we will know right away.) • You are a victim, a whiner or complainer. • You do drugs, or you drink heavily. • You look like a tattoo parlor experiment gone wrong. • You can’t lift heavy stuff without sustaining “a back injury”. • You are a wuss when it gets too cold or too hot out. • You are going to be late to your own funeral Here is what we have to offer you: • You will attend continuing education in the slow seasons. • You will have an opportunity to bring concerns to the team and individual management. You will be heard. • You will be well equipped with any high quality specialty tooling to complete your job. • You will be trained in our company culture so you can become a positive influence on our awesome team, and so that our team can influence you and help you succeed at work and in your personal life. • You will start as a licensed technician. Hourly pay starts at $25/per hour. You will be on strict time restraints, but do earn commission on new equipment sales. The best of our technicians will graduate to a coveted lead technician position. Our Lead technicians are just that: LEADERS. They love their jobs, they love training their technicians, they love serving our customers. They love this company. They work very hard but get to work outside every day without someone standing over their shoulders. The basic requirements for this job are as follows: • Must have valid technician license issued by WV or KY. • Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation to and from work. • Must be able to pass pre-employment, and random drug testing. • Must be 18 or older. • Must not be a jerk. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour Benefits: • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Retirement plan Schedule: • Day shift • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed Supplemental Pay: • Bonus opportunities • Signing bonus Application Question(s): • Can you pass random and scheduled drugscreens? This includes any medication taking place of narcotics. We are not judging you but be honest, we are going to find out anyways. • Is your technician license valid and up to date? Which state(s) do you have license for? • Is your driving record clean? • Do you have a clean background in all 50 states? • How many years of on the job, verifiable experience do you have? Helping someone on the side does not count. Ability to Commute: • Huntington, WV 25704 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming an HVAC technician in Huntington, WV typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 HVAC technicians nationwide, with a significant presence in West Virginia, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $523.47 per week in Huntington, WV, with an annual overtime average of $27,122. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $57,300 annually for experienced professionals.
