Florida Atlantic University
HVAC Mechanic, Housing and Residential Education
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, us, 33481
## HVAC Mechanic, Housing and Residential Education**Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.****For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit .****Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.****Position Summary:**Florida Atlantic University is seeking a HVAC Mechanic, Housing and Residential Education. - Boca Raton, FL.The HVAC mechanic is responsible for installing, operating, repairing, and maintaining commercial HVAC systems and related equipment for the department of Housing and Residential Education.Summary of responsibilities:* Troubleshoot malfunctions on HVAC units and related equipment.* Repair or replace compressors, condensers, valves, piping, thermostats, motors, belts, and other parts as needed.* Balance HVAC systems and recharges and recovers refrigerants.* Routinely inspect all residential facilities and ensure that deficiencies are corrected. Enter, receive, and report all work orders through the Housing Work Order system. Review and assign all corrective, preventive, and emergency work requests in consultation with the supervisor.* Contact vendors and suppliers and facilitate the purchase of supply parts and tools as needed.* Assist with the room turn process, ensuring living units are safe, clean, and ready for occupancy.* Assist with repairs and preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, including chiller plants, energy management systems, building controls, and related equipment.* Maintain records and logs of all equipment history and plant operations as required.* Clean and maintain work areas and personal equipment.* Provide support to other Maintenance Specialists with HVAC, plumbing, and general maintenance to ensure timely and efficient repair of buildings and equipment.* Comply with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations, university policy, and accepted safe work practices.* Respond to emergency and after-hours equipment failures to ensure continuation of service and operations. Designated as essential personnel to provide support during campus emergencies.* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.**FAU Benefits and Perks**If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:* Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.* State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.* State employees
program.* Sick Leave Pool Program.* Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).* Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at**Explore Living in Palm Beach County**The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here:**Minimum Qualifications:**A high school diploma or equivalent and four years of appropriate experience required.
Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades; Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.**Salary:**$27 - $30.92 per hour**College or Department:**Division of Student Affairs: University Housing**Location:**Boca Raton**Work Days and Hours:**Monday - Friday, 8am -5pm. Occasional weekends and on-call rotation required. May be required to occasionally perform duties on the Jupiter Campus.**Application Deadline:**2026-01-29**Special Instructions to Applicant:**VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
Applicants may claim Veterans’ Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans’ Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at empl@fau.edu.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit:In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable . To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to jobs@fau.edu.Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email jobs@fau.edu. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1.**Consumer Information**Visit Florida Atlantic's
page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid.**Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers**Pursuant #J-18808-Ljbffr
program.* Sick Leave Pool Program.* Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).* Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at**Explore Living in Palm Beach County**The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here:**Minimum Qualifications:**A high school diploma or equivalent and four years of appropriate experience required.
Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades; Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.**Salary:**$27 - $30.92 per hour**College or Department:**Division of Student Affairs: University Housing**Location:**Boca Raton**Work Days and Hours:**Monday - Friday, 8am -5pm. Occasional weekends and on-call rotation required. May be required to occasionally perform duties on the Jupiter Campus.**Application Deadline:**2026-01-29**Special Instructions to Applicant:**VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
Applicants may claim Veterans’ Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans’ Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at empl@fau.edu.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit:In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable . To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to jobs@fau.edu.Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email jobs@fau.edu. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1.**Consumer Information**Visit Florida Atlantic's
page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid.**Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers**Pursuant #J-18808-Ljbffr