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Overview

The Master HVAC Technician position at Villanova University involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting HVACR systems to ensure a comfortable environment across university facilities. The role requires significant experience and expertise in HVACR, along with a commitment to the university's mission and values.

Responsibilities

  • Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs building HVACR equipment.
  • Installs HVACR units and ductwork.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs HVACR units and control devices.
  • Maintains and repairs electrical equipment and refrigeration systems.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints and schematics.
  • Performs brazing, soldering, pipefitting, welding, and fabrication.
  • Coordinates repairs with other trades.
  • Assists in furniture and event setups.

Requirements

  • HS diploma or equivalent and formal training in HVACR.
  • Possess EPA Universal/R410A license.
  • Minimum of ten years of service in the HVACR trade.
  • Must have personal hand tools and be able to use a multimeter.
  • Ability to research information for repairs.
  • Ability to recover, recycle, and reclaim refrigerants.
  • Ability to perform preventative maintenance on HVACR equipment.
  • Must have the ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems.
  • Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • Professional Development
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Wellness Programs

Additional Information

  • Location: Villanova, PA
  • Work Schedule: full-time/12-months
  • Core hours are M-F 7:30am until 4:00pm.

Benefits

PTO
Health Insurance
401k
Professional Development
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Programs
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How this job compares in Villanova, PA

Pay in context

At roughly $45/hr, this posting sits about 50% above the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Pennsylvania — toward the top of a $25–$35/hr middle band drawn from 161 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 90% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Villanova, PA

Villanova, PA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 321 other active welding openings from 197 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.

Villanova University currently has 1 other opening live in Pennsylvania, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (12), Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8), and Phillips Tank & Structure (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $32/hr, Braddock at $31/hr, and Malvern at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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