HVAC Technician (Peabody Facilities)
Johns Hopkins UniversityRole Overview
Johns Hopkins University is hiring a mid-level HVAC Technician (Peabody Facilities). This is a full-time role in Baltimore. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research
university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working
together as one university.
We are seeking a HVAC Technician whose primary
duty is to repair and maintain the heating, ventilation and cooling
systems for all Peabody buildings maintaining a safe and
comfortable environment. Working in partnership with outside
contractors and vendors, ensures the safe and efficient operation
of the equipment. This position also performs a variety of
additional duties in support of the maintenance operation of
Peabody which consists of 11 buildings and 6 performance halls.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Will operate, maintain, repair and make adjustment to all HVAC
systems on the Peabody campus to include water source heat pumps,
window air conditioners, split systems, boilers, hot water heaters,
fan coil units, cooling towers, pumps, chillers, and automatic
temperature control systems.
- Works closely with outside contractors to ensure their
adherence to existing service contracts and works collaboratively
on problems.
- Will diagnose, troubleshoot, repair malfunctions, provide
preventative maintenance, schedule work with outside contractors,
and maintain parts, components and materials as necessary.
- Maintain inventory of various hot water, steam systems, chilled
water, domestic water replacement components, air handling unit air
filter replacement schedules, and maintenance of belts, bearings,
and electronic/pneumatic components.
- Maintain and be expert in the computerized Metasys system.
- Opens and closes work orders and enters them properly and
efficiently into the work order system. Keeps the appropriate
people informed of the status of the work order.
- Thorough knowledge of three Leslie unit hot water heaters.
- Works with the facilities and housekeeping team on snow removal
and safety.
- Assists with furniture replacement for campus spaces and
maintaining the office warehouse.
- Assists with routine to intermediate plumbing, carpentry and
electrical work.
- Maintains all tools, equipment and inventory for the purpose of
ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, training and seminars as
assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information
required to perform the job.
- Complies with all building and safety regulations and all
university policy and procedures.
- Required to respond to emergency situations during or after
hours for the purpose of health and safety. Will involve occasional
overtime and weekend work.
- Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or graduation equivalent.
- Three years in the field experience in an HVAC service
atmosphere.
- MD Driver's license with good driving record.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience to
the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- HVAC Journeyman’s’ license.
- Air conditioning and electronics courses.
- Familiarity with steam traps, pumps, pneumatic control
system.
- Significant experience with HVAC, maintenance and/or
contracting work environments.
Classified Title: HVAC Technician
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/02/OF
Starting Salary Range: $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY ($60,000 targeted;
Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Peabody Institute
Department name: Plant Operations
Personnel area: Peabody
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a
pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns
Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation
during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the
HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY
users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which
campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise
accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of
employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees
who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or
clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or
possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet
this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas,
laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving
community contact requires documentation of immune status against
Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella
(chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the
Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include
documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella
vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory
testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are
ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for
those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization
documentation from their own health care providers. Any
vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost
in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until
filled.
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Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the HVAC Technician (Peabody Facilities) position at Johns Hopkins University?
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Where is the HVAC Technician (Peabody Facilities) position at Johns Hopkins University located?
This position is based in Baltimore. Johns Hopkins University has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a HVAC Technician (Peabody Facilities) at Johns Hopkins University earn?
Johns Hopkins University has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the HVAC Technician (Peabody Facilities) role at Johns Hopkins University posted?
This role was posted on June 17, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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