HVAC Mechanic III

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norfolk Public School District in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking an HVAC Mechanic III to lead and perform advanced HVAC repairs and maintenance across facilities. This full-time, non-exempt role involves supervising a small crew and ensuring compliance with safety codes while delivering reliable climate control equipment.

Candidates must hold state Master HVAC Mechanical Certification, a valid driver's license, and ideally Master Gas Fitter and related VA certificates.

Qualifications

• Master HVAC Mechanical Certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Master Gas Fitter Certificate and related Virginia certificates desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in a small group of technicians performing skilled HVAC duties on buildings and equipment in accordance with codes.
• Perform water analysis and chemical treatment of chillers and cooling towers; use testing equipment and detectors.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC systems up to 720 tons, including piping and control panels.
• Operate a vehicle to locations and maintain tools; document work and materials.

Skills

Crew leadership

HVAC troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Master HVAC Mechanical Certification

Driver's license

Tools

Freon charging equipment

Gas leak detectors

Job description

HVAC Mechanic III

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Job Details

Job ID: 5937217

Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 8 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year; Grade PP

General Responsibilities

Performs a variety of advanced Master level, and lead tasks associated with the installation, modification and repair of commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls and equipment; serves as crew leader; performs related work as required. This is the lead master’s level of the HVAC Mechanic trades series. Many maintenance tasks are performed at schools, centers, and offices while others are performed in a shop or fixed site. Work is usually carried out within the framework of well-defined procedures, but some independent judgement is exercised to complete assigned tasks.

License/Certification

Masters HVAC Mechanical Certification (state) and a valid driver's license required.

Master Gas Fitter Certificate (state),Level 2 psi Natural Gas Certificate (Virginia Natural Gas Company), and manufacturers certifications to repair specific equipment as necessary are desired.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee and participate in the work of a small group of employees engaged in performing a variety of skilled journey level refrigeration/HVAC duties on the interior and exterior of buildings, installing, repairing, and maintaining commercial non boiler fired heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems and associated equipment in accordance with building, mechanical, plumbing, fire and electrical codes and other federal, state, and local safety or engineering agency guidelines.
• Performs water analysis and chemical treatment of chiller and cooling towers in both open and closed loop systems; operates and maintains hand and power tools, including volt, ohm and amperage meters, temperature, and humidity test equipment, freon and other gas leak detectors, scales, and pressure gauges, freon charging and recovery equipment, and brazing, arc and gas welding equipment.
• Troubleshoots, tests, repairs, maintains, or modifies HVAC systems (up to 720 tons) and equipment including, but not limited to, piping, tubing and related freon and gas pressure systems, duct work, and electrical and gas control panels.
• Uses ladders and scaffolding; ensures proper maintenance of tools and other electrical equipment; ensures safety of the work area.
• Drives a vehicle to and from work locations and keeps vehicle supplied with tools and materials; performs operator maintenance on vehicle and keeps it in orderly condition.
• Keeps records and makes reports of work accomplished and materials used.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.43 to $40.35 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erica Norfleet , Talent Acquisition & Management Specialist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]