Position Purpose

The Plumber/HVAC Technician III performs complex installation, repairs and preventative maintenance services for the College’s plumbing/HVAC systems. The Plumber/HVAC Technician III exercises a specific level of skill in the trade and assumes responsibility for routine and complex plumbing and HVAC assignments.

Demonstrates a high level of independence on all systems with the ability to plan and execute significant repairs and installations. Primary focus on installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC piping systems. Demonstrates strong understanding of system and component operations, how different systems interact and the effect on building occupants and their needs.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

High School or equivalency

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in the plumbing or HVAC trades, or the equivalent.
Professional trade school certificate or equivalent document. Journeyman license required.
Valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle policy.
Demonstrates high level of independence on all plumbing and HVAC systems with the ability to plan and execute significant repairs and installations. Includes domestic hot and cold water systems, drainage systems, hot water/chilled water systems, steam heating systems, vacuum systems, air pressure, VAV air, and exhaust air systems. Understands relationships between systems.
Demonstrates ability to plan/install piping systems per code and trade practices for significant renovations and new installations.
Demonstrates strong understanding of control systems.
Is skilled in using common trade hand and power tools. Is skilled in use with specialty tools such as torches, threaders, flare, mechanical press. Uses multimeter, temperature gun and similar electronic testing equipment to diagnose problems.
Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of trade products including solder pipe joints, mechanical joints (flare, compression, press, thread), pipe types, brazing joints, high purity piping systems, chemical resistant drainage systems, duct distribution systems including fire and smoke dampers, filter racks, end terminals, etc. .
Computer skills on laptop, tablet and/or smartphone including basic word processing, spreadsheets and ability to use building system programs and work control system.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently under minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and applying strong problem-solving skills.
Strong customer service skills and good communications skills; ability to communicate work to be performed with college employees and building occupants.
Ability to participate and contribute to projects involving a high degree of complexity. Ability to analyze and evaluate issues and develop creating responsive solutions.
Ability to document and record issues and procedures.
Ability to perform demanding physical activity, work at heights and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity under physically difficult and/or strenuous conditions.
Is capable of participating in the College’s respiratory protection program and of responding to alarms including potentially hazardous environments.
Willingness to work overtime when required.
Willingness to obtain further (vendor) training which may be online, local in-person, or at a remote location.

Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates:

Driver Safety- Electrical Safety related work practices
Lock-out/tag-out
Respirator training – fit and physical
Fall Protection
Working in confined spaces
Laboratory safety/hazardous waste management training
Asbestos awareness training
Bloodborne pathogen training

Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Jason Bergeron, Director of Maintenance Services

Department Contact Phone Number

Jason.A.Bergeron@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Jason Bergeron, Director of Maintenance Services

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (9/29/25) THROUGH (10/6/2025)
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Key Accountabilities

Description

Plumbing Repairs

Responds to temperature, ventilation, and plumbing service calls, determines root cause, and makes repairs.
Performs installations such as replaces plumbing fixtures such as faucets, sinks, toilets, flushometers, hot water heaters, replaces automatic and manual valves.
Diagnoses, maintains, & repairs specialized building systems: RODI water, vacuum, compressed air, etc.
Repairs may include pipe repair or internal unit repairs.
Diagnoses, maintains, and repairs specialized gas systems: nitrogen, helium, argon, etc.
Confirms safety systems are operational; control systems are operational.
Repairs acid waste pipe.
Repairs purification system.
Maintains system via visual inspection, reading and interpreting gauges, changing UV lamps.
Understands, maintains, and repairs storm water recovery systems.
Advises supervisor of materials/services required for repairs.

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Preventive Maintenance

In response to assigned work orders, working independently, performs scheduled routine preventative maintenance tasks on College plumbing and HVAC systems. Maintenance includes visual inspection of the equipment; reading & interpreting operation gages; changing UV lamps, changing filters.
Evaluates equipment and conditions looking for dirty, failing or defective accessories on equipment, and initiating appropriate work orders. In the course of maintenance, demonstrates understanding of equipment impact to other building components and system operations. For example, shutting an air handler off will likely require to have the return or exhaust fan turned off. Must understand the impact to occupants served by the unit.

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HVAC

Plans/installs various piping HVAC components (not refrigerant) per codes and use applicable trade practices for significant renovations & new installations. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of piping systems, with primary focus on HVAC piping systems.
Diagnoses the root causes of malfunctioning system or equipment using test equipment & diagnostic procedures.
Uses air flow measuring devices; temperature reading devices (instantaneous & time recording); equipment self diagnostics.
Repairs & works on heat recovery systems including heat wheels, run around loops, heat pipes and air to air heat exchangers.
Repairs and works on humidification systems.
Cleans and descales units; confirms operation.
Repairs and understands atomizing humidification / cooling systems.
Cleans and replaces/repairs nozzles.
Seasonally maintains cooling towers, performs routine maintenance.
Ensures pump operation; ensures fan operation, replace belts.
Repairs and works on steam systems: steam trap replacement/rebuild; steam valve replacement/rebuild.
Demonstrates working knowledge of building codes, specifically the Plumbing & Mechanical Codes. Demonstrates working knowledge of College Construction Guidelines.
Uses the Campus Services server to obtain information such as as-built drawings and O&M Manuals. Able to read blueprints.

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Learns from senior technician

Learns from senior Plumber/HVAC Tech IV via working with and understanding procedures.

For example, receives clear and concise instructions from coworkers; be educated accepting constructive input from coworkers performing work.
While performing maintenance work learns the procedures being taken and the reasoning behind the action.
Works with senior Plumber/HVAC Technician IV on significant repairs, significant renovations and new installations.
Collaborates with building automation shop to diagnose and repair systems.

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Mentorship

Works with and mentors Plumber/HVAC Tech I and II explaining the procedures being performed and the reasoning behind those actions.

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Work Environment

Laboratory settings
Commercial kitchen settings
Mechanical/electric rooms
Ladders/staging
Roofs
Private offices/public spaces

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Working Conditions

Works from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and platforms.
Work requires bending, keeling, standing, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped or awkward positions.
Work involves regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects weighing from up to 80 pounds.
Work is performed: indoors; outdoors; in harsh weather; in areas that are dirty, or smoky and where fumes are present, in underground manholes.
Is exposed to cuts and bruises and more serious injuries working on ladders, scaffolds, etc.
Work involves wearing special or protective clothing such as aprons or overalls; gloves; goggles; and ear plugs.

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Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect).
Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned

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