HVAC Technician

Northern VA Community College; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College is seeking an HVAC Technician to operate, maintain, repair, and install HVAC systems at the Prince William campus. The role is full-time, non-telework, with a hiring range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year.

The ideal candidate will have a Universal Refrigeration Certificate, Commercial HVAC Training, and experience with Building Automation Systems. You will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, manage spare parts, and support emergency operations.

Qualifications

• HVAC equipment maintenance and repair knowledge.
• Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Journeyman license or HVAC trade license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Coordinate seasonal startup and shutdown.
• Troubleshoot wiring, controls, relays, and sensors.
• Maintain inventory and report supplies.
• Support emergency operations as needed.

Skills

HVAC maintenance knowledge

Equipment repair & maintenance

Independent work

Follow verbal instructions

Tool proficiency

Lift 50 lbs

HVAC equipment types

Education

Universal Refrigeration Certificate

Commercial HVAC Training

Building Automation Systems training

Job description

Title: HVAC Technician

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Prince William - 153

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

General Description: As the HVAC Technician the individual will be required to perform operation, maintenance, repair and installation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning [HVAC] systems and other related components.

***This position is not eligible for telework. ***

Duties and Tasks:

• Perform regular diagnostic testing, operational checks and scheduled preventative maintenance of equipment to confirm operational performance.
• Help coordinate seasonal startup and shutdown.
• Complete preventative maintenance assignments in a timely manner.
• HVAC maintenance and repair.
• Trouble-shoot and locate faults and shorts in wiring, controls, relays, conduits, and connectors.
• Keep an inventory of all HVAC supplies and inform Facility Manager of quantities on hand or required.
• Perform maintenance work, troubleshoot and repair systems.
• Support emergency operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

KSA’s :

• Knowledge of principles and practices of maintenance, repair, and replacement of HVAC equipment.
• Ability to assist in the repair and maintenance of a variety of equipment to include, but not limited to, air conditioning, boilers, air-handlers, fan coil units, pumps, valves, controllers (both DOC & Pneumatic), motors, starters, refrigeration and automated control systems.
• Ability to follow verbal instruction.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions independently.
• Proficient in the use of hand, electrical tools, as well as service manuals and all diagnostic equipment related to the trade.
• Ability to lift/move 50 Ib. on a regular basis.
• Ability to function in close quarters or cramped environments.
• Ability to participate in snow removal detail.
• Ability to operate all required equipment.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Unrestricted Valid Driver’s License in good standing.
• Universal Refrigeration Certificate.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems.
• Commercial HVAC Training
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of Commercial HVAC equipment and preventive maintenance operation
• Experience with maintenance project.

Additional Considerations:

• Journeymen license/HVAC Trade license.
• Experience working from Mechanical drawings and building blueprints.
• Experience on operation and maintenance of chillers, heat pumps, air handlers, geothermal system.