HVAC Craftsman II

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks an experienced HVAC Technician to troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain building systems. You will read blueprints, supervise on-site staff, and manage preventive maintenance for schools across a geographic zone.

The role requires strong safety knowledge, leadership, and ability to estimate materials and labor. A valid driver’s license and CFC certification are essential; the district offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of common trade practices, tools, safety precautions.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Strong leadership, organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate projects, determine scope, estimate material and personnel requirements.
• Inspect contractor work and advise in quality and compliance.
• Manage maintenance for assigned schools/facilities via work orders and preventive tasks.
• Read plans and determine job requirements; supervise trades on site.
• Operate a work truck and oversee accompanying personnel.
• Maintain accurate work orders and parts inventory; ensure safety.
• Coordinate with vendors for parts, warranties and service."
• Collaborate with school staff on job requests and outcomes.

Skills

Safety precautions

Blueprints interpretation

Leadership

Time estimation

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED or vocational program

CFC Certification

Tools

HVAC tools

Job description

Perform skilled work troubleshooting and assessing the need for maintenance, repair, modification, replacement, and installation of HVAC equipment.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, scope of work, estimates material, and personnel requirements.
• Inspect work performed by contractors and internal staff; evaluate and make recommendations to supervisor.
• Manage the maintenance requirements of assigned schools/facilities in a geographic zone through work orders, preventative maintenance requirements, emergency calls, etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and drawings to determine job requirements.
• Operate work truck and supervise the work of accompanying personnel.
• Communicate with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, administrative staff.
• Communicate and coordinate work with other trades, as necessary.
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes.
• Operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
• Maintain accurate work order records and parts inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Evaluate equipment and building systems.
• Procure parts and services with vendors.
• Coordinate warranty repairs.
• Perform related work as required.

DUTIES ASSIGNED TO SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

• Installation of new or repair of related trade equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain refrigeration and air handling equipment; maintain records and files and prepare reports.
• Perform preventive maintenance as required or as requested by manufacturers recommendations.
• Locate, order, and install defective parts.
• Verify equipment operations and make necessary repairs according to manufacturers recommendations.
• Troubleshoot comfort concerns and make necessary corrections.
• Work intensely with the HVAC Specialist to ensure the equipment is operating according to manufacture recommendations.
• Maintain and repair chilled/hot water circulation components.
• Maintain, repair and rebuild various components encompassing the HVAC atmosphere.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of a trade; knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials; ability to use and operate tools and machinery associate with trade; thorough knowledge of hazards and safe precautions associated with the trade; ability to plan, organize and successfully complete multiple, unrelated simultaneous projects; ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions; demonstrate leadership and organizational skills; ability to estimate material and time required for various jobs; ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, blueprints, etc.; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Proficient in the use of computers and job-related software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: High School Diploma, GED, or completion of a vocational program. Minimum five (3) years of experience in the trade. CFC Certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional sitting, balancing, kneeling, and crawling Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, fumes, gases, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as moving vehicles, electric current, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone],2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: [phone] (voice); [phone] (TDD) or email at: [e-mail].