HVAC/Refrigeration Equipment Master

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

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated HVAC Master Technician to join our Dining Maintenance team within Student Affairs, overseeing both campus dining halls and shared academic facilities housed within these buildings. Reporting to the Dining Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, efficiency, and reliability of our facilities.

• Install, Troubleshoot, and Repair: Manage hydronic heating and cooling systems, including steam, chilled water, and hot water systems.
• System Components: Air handlers, energy recovery units, VAV boxes, fan coil units, pumps, variable frequency drives, valves, and piping.
• Preventative Maintenance: Collaborate with the Dining Maintenance Manager and Supervisor to plan and implement effective preventative maintenance programs.
• Training and Development: Provide hands‑on training and support to trainee-level employees and identify educational opportunities for the department.
• General Maintenance: Perform minor electrical, plumbing and dining equipment repairs as needed.
• On-Call Rotation: Participate in the rotational on-call schedule, responding to after‑hours maintenance calls when required.

Required Qualifications

• Expertise in HVAC Systems: Proven knowledge of HVAC systems and components, ensuring high‑quality maintenance and repairs.
• Hydronic Heating and Cooling: Extensive experience and understanding of hydronic heating and cooling systems.
• Blueprints and Schematics: Ability to accurately interpret and follow blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications.
• Effective Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interactions with customers, co‑workers, and leadership.
• Efficient Work Ethic: Capability to prioritize workload and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Professional Experience: Journeyman level experience or licensure in HVAC with ability to acquire DPOR Master’s License within a year of employment.
• Flexibility and Reliability: Willingness to work overtime as required, including responding to after‑hours service calls and during facilities emergencies. Commitment to being present during authorized closings due to inclement weather or other reasons, as essential personnel.
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge of computers and proficiency in programs such as Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Experience: Journeyman level experience or licensure in HVAC and Refrigeration with ability to acquire DPOR Master’s License within a year of employment.
• Software Proficiency: Successful experience with work order system software, AiM by AssetWORKS, or similar.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non‑Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary $55,000 - $65,000/year and commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

October 29, 2026

Additional Information

Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and as needed for on‑call, emergencies, and good customer service.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Discrimination Policy

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

Accessibility Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sarah Schuster at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

About Student Affairs

Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well‑being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!