HVAC Assistant

Job Title HVAC Assistant Department Facilities - Maintenance Terms and Hours Varying hours Job Category Student Employment Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.30) Job Summary This position is an exciting opportunity to assist HVAC/R staff, who are primarily responsible for performing general maintenance and repair of the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment within a variety of campus buildings. This position reports to the HVAC Supervisor and will assist them and the HVAC technicians. A valid driver's license and a driving record background check are required prior to being hired. Student employees must also successfully complete Campus Safety's online driver safety training before driving on campus for this position. The hours available to work are Monday through Friday, between 8:00am-4:30pm. We can be flexible with class scheduling, but require shifts of 3 hours minimum, and prefer 4. Core Duties Filter replacements and cleaning Mechanical equipment repairs Valve/ device installations Cleaning of mechanical spaces & equipment Ability to think through and solve problems in real-time Assist with warehousing and inventory of parts Driving to transport tools and supplies as needed Other relevant duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Must have a valid driver's license and have completed a driving records background check Basic knowledge of how to work safely in various work environments Ability to work on your feet and be mobile for extended periods of time Ability to learn and abide by safety policies and procedures Preferred Qualifications Mechanical aptitude and interest Previous experience with minor mechanical and electrical repairs Previous experience using basic hand tools and cordless drills Physical Requirements Stand, walk, bend, twist, climb (including ladders), balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Work in confined spaces Work in windy spaces Use fingers and hands to handle, lift, use a cellphone, materials, tools, and equipment; reach with hands and/or arms Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance and with or without the use of devices and/or equipment to assist in the lifting effort. When lifting is required, employees are asked to use good judgment, make safety a top priority, and ask for assistance of others or of equipment as necessary. We do provide training. Posting Detail Information Posting Number

SE1008-2023

Number of Vacancies 2 Estimated Start Date 05/01/2026 Open Date 04/27/2026 Close Date 08/01/2026 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Required Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation Contact University of Portland 5000 N. Willamette Blvd Portland, Oregon 97203-5798 503.943.8484 recruitment@up.edu Copyright @ 2023 University of Portland Web Disclaimer