Campus HVAC Master Technician – Hydronic & Refrigeration

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks an HVAC Master Technician to lead maintenance of campus dining facilities and related buildings. You will install, troubleshoot, and repair hydronic systems, boilers, pumps, and air handlers while coordinating with the Dining Maintenance team.

This full-time role requires journeyman HVAC experience with DPOR Master’s license within a year, strong blueprint skills, and a reliable, customer-focused approach. Overtime and on-call rotations are part of the job.

Qualifications

• HVAC Systems knowledge with a proven maintenance record.
• Hydronic heating/cooling experience and understanding of related equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics and follow specs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with customers and team members.
• Reliable, efficient worker capable of handling workload with minimal supervision.
• Journeyman HVAC experience or licensure; DPOR Master’s License within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair hydronic systems and related components.
• Maintain and repair boilers, pumps, air handlers, VAVs, and piping.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance with Dining Maintenance leadership.
• Provide hands-on training to trainee staff and identify learning opportunities.
• Perform minor electrical/plumbing/dining equipment repairs as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours service calls.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Hydronic heating/cooling

Blueprints/schematics

Communication

Work ethic

Journeyman HVAC licensure

Overtime readiness

Computer skills

Education

HVAC Journeyman licensure

Tools

AiM by AssetWORKS

Work order software

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks an HVAC Master Technician to lead maintenance of campus dining facilities and related buildings. You will install, troubleshoot, and repair hydronic systems, boilers, pumps, and air handlers while coordinating with the Dining Maintenance team.

This full-time role requires journeyman HVAC experience with DPOR Master’s license within a year, strong blueprint skills, and a reliable, customer-focused approach. Overtime and on-call rotations are part of the job.