Housing HVAC Repair Technician

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University seeks a Housing HVAC Repair Technician to maintain campus heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration systems and related equipment. The role ensures equipment operates at optimal performance and energy systems are managed efficiently.

This position is designated essential, with a schedule to respond to after-hours calls during emergencies. It requires experience reading blueprints and diagnosing complex HVAC issues on institutional-scale systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of HVAC operations including PTAC and geothermal.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills for heating and cooling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems to maximum capability.
• Operate energy management control system efficiently.
• Respond to after-hours calls as essential personnel.

Skills

HVAC systems

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Tools

HVAC tools

Job description

Title: Housing HVAC Repair Technician

Agency: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

To maintain all heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration system and all associated equipment, to its maximum capability at journeyman level. To operate energy management control system in an efficient manner.

This position is designated essential personnel for emergency closings. The holder of this position is also subject serving on a schedule to be called back to work during non-work hours. In such an event, this position is required to respond to after-hours calls.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive working knowledge of heating, ventilating, PTAC, geothermal, and air conditioning operations. Must be able to repair and perform maintenance on institutional type equipment. Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints. Demonstrated ability to solve problems with P-tech, heating, air conditioning, geothermal, and ventilation equipment. Understanding of HVAC equipment and tools.

Additional Considerations