HVAC Refrigeration Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an HVAC Refrigeration Technician to maintain and repair complex HVAC and refrigeration equipment across facilities. You will troubleshoot, test, and optimize building automation interactions, ensuring safe and reliable operations.

The role requires completing a specialty trainee program or equivalent experience, plus EPA refrigerant handling certification within six months and an active vehicle license.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, including one year with commercial/industrial HVAC equipment and controls.
• HVAC/R trainee program or equivalent combination including one year working with equipment and controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems in controlled environments.
• Diagnose issues, replace components, and restore operation of chillers, boilers, pumps, and air handling units.
• Use test instruments to identify electrical, mechanical, and control system problems.
• Install, inspect, and repair piping systems including valves, insulation, and hydronic components.
• Access building automation systems to review trends and recommend adjustments.
• Recover, recycle, and document refrigerant handling per EPA regulations.

Skills

HVAC systems experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Education

HVAC/R trainee program

Tools

Test instruments

Job description

The HVAC Refrigeration Technician position with the Energy Resource Management Office offers a chance to support safe and efficient building operations. This role keeps vital equipment running at its best by solving problems and maintaining complex systems. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience while helping ensure comfort and reliability across facilities. Join a team that values skill, teamwork, and dedication.

This position identifies, troubleshoots, and repairs complex HVAC and refrigeration equipment in a variety of facilities. It supports system reliability through maintenance, testing, and collaboration with automation technicians and other trades. As a HVAC Refrigeration Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on specialized HVAC systems in controlled environments
• System Repairs: Diagnose issues, replace components, and restore operation of chillers, boilers, pumps, and air handling units
• Technical Troubleshooting: Use test instruments to identify electrical, mechanical, and control system problems
• Pipefitting Work: Install, inspect, and repair piping systems including valves, insulation, and hydronic components
• BAS Interaction: Access building automation systems to review trends, evaluate performance, and recommend adjustments
• Refrigerant Compliance: Recover, recycle, and document refrigerant handling in accordance with EPA regulations

This position is considered essential. You will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the HVAC and Building Automation Technician trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, units, and equipment including one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls.

Special Requirements

• You must obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification from an approved provider within 6 months of employment.
• This position requires an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.