HVAC Refrigeration Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an HVAC Refrigeration Technician to maintain heating, cooling, and refrigeration at Fort Indiantown Gap. The role emphasizes safe, efficient operations and requires hands‑on expertise with building systems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, control calibration, and diagnostics to ensure reliability. A valid license and EPA certification timing are required, with telework not available and a standard 37.5‑hour week.

Qualifications

• Completion of HVAC and Building Automation Technician trainee program or 3 years of HVAC/refrigeration maintenance experience.
• EPA Universal Certification to be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Must pass NCIC screening and obtain a valid motor vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, and related systems.
• Calibrate pneumatic and electronic controls, sensors, and actuators; test system operation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

HVAC & Building Automation Technician trainee program

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you motivated to keep complex building systems running at their best? The HVAC Refrigeration Technician position with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs offers a hands‑on role where your skills ensure safe, efficient, and dependable facility operations at Fort Indiantown Gap. This work supports essential missions and helps protect sensitive areas that rely on steady temperature control. Step into a role where precision and expertise make a real difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position ensures that heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems at Fort Indiantown Gap operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. It involves maintaining many types of equipment and applying technical knowledge to keep facilities running smoothly. As a HVAC Refrigeration Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• System Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC units, test for leaks, and check system operation
• Controls Calibration: Clean and adjust pneumatic and electronic controls, sensors, and actuators
• Performance Monitoring: Evaluate system behavior and identify issues that affect overall efficiency
• Airflow Adjustment: Set and calibrate dampers, valves, and hydronic components to achieve proper system balance
• Complex Diagnostics: Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment, conduct tests, and service commercial or multi‑unit systems
• Electrical Work: Repair electrical controls, determine load requirements, and install wiring according to safety codes

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• 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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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

Additional Requirements

• You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Willingness and ability to work in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
• Possession of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification
• Possession of an Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints or wiring diagrams and schematics
• Experience making adjustments and repairs to heating systems (steam, hot water, and gas), as well as refrigeration and freezer units (reach‑in and walk‑in)
• Experience installing refrigeration or HVAC systems, units, equipment, and peripheral devices
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on all related equipment
• Experience responding to emergencies by going onsite and troubleshooting problems
• Experience making online or in‑person adjustments as needed to maintain comfortable conditions
• Experience conducting building inspections to ensure adequate heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, and air circulation in buildings

Legal Requirement

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.