Job Description

Title: HVAC Technician

Department/Location: Facilities Department, Elsah Campus

Position Type: Full-Time, 12-month

Summary: This position requires journeyman skill levels in the HVAC Field. Most of the work will involve repairs and preventative maintenance. Some new installation and equipment replacement work will be required. This is a facilities maintenance position and will include working with the Electricians and Plumbers on repairs, projects, and preventative maintenance. This position reports director to the Chief Engineer.

Who We Are

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.

At Principia College, our globally focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation’s oldest student-run public affairs conference.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance and repairs of boilers, chillers, cooling towers and associated pumps.
• Preventative maintenance and repair of furnaces and air conditioners
• Preventative maintenance and repair of water heaters and drinking fountains and bottle fillers.
• Preventative maintenance and repairs of hydronic systems, including: pumps, AHU, VAV, FCU, Unit heaters and related piping and devices
• Preventative maintenance and repair of forced air systems including duct work, exhaust fans, supply fans and humidifiers
• Preventative maintenance and repair of other assorted HVAC equipment and devices
• Capable of operating trade related equipment and tools
• Troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, repairs, and operation of equipment through the BAS (Building Automation System).
• Researching and ordering parts and supplies
• Cleaning and general housekeeping of spaces assigned to the engineers including Mechanical rooms, storage areas and engineers’ shop spaces.
• Residential furnace and a/c service, repair, and replacement
• This position may need to respond to after hour emergencies.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Writes clearly and informatively.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements
• Employee needs to be physically fit with ability to lift 60 lbs., and no physical limitations on bending, stooping, climbing, walking, and lifting.
• A current valid driver license is required
• Employee must deal directly and amiably with customers and co-workers
• Employee needs to be self-motivated and able to work alone without supervision
• Employee is required to have a good mechanical aptitude and some experience with plumbing and electrical.
• Ability to complete and close out tickets in the work order system.
• Employee must have EPA Universal Certification.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive starting salary range for this position: $27.36-$31.83 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In addition to salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

• Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
• Relocation: Principia provides a relocation reimbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary, when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles
• Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Learn more about all our benefits here, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.

Equal Opportunity

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.