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Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Crafts and Trades

On Campus Staff Full-time

Crafts & Trades T3

UAF Facilities Services

Join Our Campus Team as an HVAC Refrigeration Technician!

Are you a skilled HVAC Refrigeration Technician looking for an opportunity to put your talents to work in a unique and rewarding environment? We're seeking a dedicated CT3 HVAC Refrigeration Technician to join our Facilities Services team and help keep our campus operating at its best.

As a member of our team, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the comfort, safety, and reliability of campus facilities. Your work will include diagnosing and repairing refrigeration and cooling systems, replacing compressors, maintaining our ice rink systems, installing new HVAC equipment, and supporting a wide variety of campus infrastructure. No two days are exactly alike, making this a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.

Why Join Us? Make an Impact
Your work directly supports the success of students, faculty, staff, and even the campus ground squirrels. By maintaining critical HVAC and refrigeration systems, you'll help create a comfortable and productive environment for the entire university community.

Work with a Great Team
Join a collaborative and supportive group of professionals who value safety, teamwork, and continuous learning. We take pride in helping one another succeed and in sharing knowledge across the trades.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, paid leave, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Be Part of the Campus Community
University campuses are unlike any other workplace. You'll contribute to a mission larger than yourself while working in a dynamic environment where your skills, experience, and dedication are recognized and appreciated.

Ready to Join Us?
If you're passionate about HVAC and refrigeration systems and want to make a lasting impact on our campus community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the team that keeps our campus comfortable, efficient, and running smoothly year-round.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master level or equivalent certification in a specialized field including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, or mechanical; or a minimum of 15 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Associates Degree in HVAC and Refrigeration or equivalent combination of training, licensure, and experience; Must have and always maintain EPA 608 Universal license for refrigerant handling; Valid driver’s license required.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.

️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Facilities Services HR Coordinator, at uaf-fshr@alaska.edu or (907)474-2657.

Local 6070 Generic Union Job Description

**All APPLICANTS **

Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees will be provided priority employment considerations for the first 5 days (June 25 - June 29, 2026), when they meet the minimum qualifications for the posted position. Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the posting should apply before the review date. However, there is no requirement to be a Bargaining Unit Member in order to apply.

Applications must be received prior to 11:55 PM Alaska time on July 10, 2026, to be considered. Applications received after this time and date may not be considered for this position. To ensure consideration, please apply prior to the review date.

If an adequate pool of applicants is not received at that time, applications will be reviewed by date received until the position is filled.
This recruitment is Open Until Filled and successful submission of an application does not guarantee employment.

Salary Information: CT3 /Step 1 $33.49/hr. (See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Wage Grade Schedule).

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.

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