Job Description

HVAC Maintenance Technician – Commercial/Industrial

Location: Stanford, CA 94305

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Duration: 3–6 Month Contract (Full-Time, 40 hours/week)

Pay Rate: $51.26 – $60.71/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Potential for Extension or Conversion to FTE: Yes

About the Role:

Stanford University is seeking a skilled and dependable HVAC Maintenance Technician to support their onsite facilities operations. You’ll be working in a range of environments — from offices to labs — and must have hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining commercial HVAC systems. If you're a reliable tradesperson with a strong work ethic, this could lead to long-term opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Work across diverse environments (offices, labs, food prep/storage, libraries).
• Support with complex controls and instrumentation for HVAC systems.
• Carry out electrical work related to HVAC (up to 480V), including replacing motors, fuses, contactors, and transformers.
• Complete plumbing work connected to HVAC systems (cutting, soldering, brazing, pipefitting).
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance per schedules.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with procurement of parts.
• Ensure all work complies with building codes, industry standards, and safety protocols.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 4–7 years of HVAC experience or equivalent education and training (e.g., completion of a four-year apprenticeship or similar).
• EPA Certification and/or Universal Technician Certification (required).
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License (required).
• Strong proficiency with HVAC tools and ability to read blueprints, prints, and sketches.
• Ability to work independently and maintain excellent safety practices.

Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Technically skilled with a background in commercial or industrial HVAC.
• Dependable and committed to high-quality, consistent work.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced university setting with multiple facility types.
• Safety-minded with great attention to detail.

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Apprenticeship, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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