HVAC Craftsman III

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks an experienced HVAC Technician to perform advanced skilled work troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC systems across multiple facilities. The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring safe, reliable operation.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least five years' trade experience, and CFC certification. The position offers a full range of benefits, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training preferred.
• At least five years of HVAC trade experience.
• CFC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate projects; determine scope and costs.
• Inspect work of contractors and internal staff.
• Manage maintenance for schools in a geographic zone via work orders.
• Read blueprints and specs to determine job requirements.
• Coordinate with dispatch and other trades.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED/Trade program

Job description

General Responsibilities

Perform advanced 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, estimate material costs, and personnel requirements.
• Assist supervisor in leadership and management functions in the shop.
• 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.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, and drawings to determine job requirements.
• Assist in writing specifications and reviewing plans.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Operate work truck and supervise accompanying personnel.
• Manage communication with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, and administrative staff.
• Communicate and coordinate work with other trades, as necessary.
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes.
• Train and provide input into the job performance of shop personnel, as requested.
• 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.

General Responsibilities

Perform advanced 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, estimate material costs, and personnel requirements.
• Assist supervisor in leadership and management functions in the shop.
• 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.
• Assist in writing specifications and reviewing plans.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Operate work truck and supervise accompanying personnel.
• Manage communication with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, and administrative staff.
• Communicate and coordinate work with other trades, as necessary.
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes.
• Train and provide input into the job performance of shop personnel, as requested.
• 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; prepare

reports.

• Perform preventive maintenance as required or as requested by the manufacturers' recommendations.
• Locating, ordering, and installation of defective parts.
• Verify equipment operations and make necessary repairs according to the manufacturers' recommendations.
• Troubleshoot comfort concerns and make necessary corrections.
• Work intensely with the HVAC Specialist to ensure the equipment operates according to the manufacturers'

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 associated 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, a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the trade, and 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.

Reports To Director/Designee

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/e154b4e6-c285-45e7-a278-c1e3d08fe505

Salary Range: From/To

Hourly rate range: $27.22-$39.12

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.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U15

FTE Other

Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr

Hourly rate range: $27.22-$39.12

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.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U15