Principia College · 3 months ago
HVAC Technician
Elsah, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$27.36/hr - $31.83/hrPrincipia College is an award-winning institution that blends academic excellence with character education. The HVAC Technician is responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of HVAC systems, including boilers, chillers, and air conditioning units, while also collaborating with other facilities staff on various maintenance projects.
Higher Education
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Principia College
Principia College is a school in Elsah.
Founded in 1910
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joy Turnbaugh
Chief Operations Officer
Leander Linsler
President & Founder of the Principia College Investment Club
Recent News
2025-08-15
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