HVAC Technician II

Jefferson Lab; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Time-off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Lab in Newport News, VA seeks an experienced HVAC Technician to coordinate preventive maintenance on real property assets and perform troubleshoot tasks. You will manage materials, record labor and task status in Maximo, and work with occupants to schedule preventive and corrective work.

The role requires 5+ years in HVAC systems and a High School Diploma, with knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, codes, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of HVAC systems experience.
• High School Diploma required.
• Industrial/commercial HVAC operation knowledge and basic electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment and related systems.
• Troubleshoot moderately complex issues and determine repair strategies.
• Coordinate with occupants and other groups to minimize lab disruption.
• Record labor, materials, and status in CMMS Maximo daily.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and coordinate with Facilities Management.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting‑edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great mindstruly matter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $58,200 - $83,500 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Coordinate and complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks associated with real property assets. Perform moderate complexity troubleshooting tasks to determine repair strategies. Responsible for identifying and procuring required maintenance materials and coordinating preventive / corrective tasks with building occupants. Record labor, material and task status' on a daily basis for work being performed in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Maximo.

In This Job You Will

• Perform preventive maintenance on the following: chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, heat exchangers, heat pumps, air conditioning, vacuum pumps, filtration, and gaseous distribution systems
• Respond to assigned moderately complex corrective maintenance tasks to assess the failure and provide repair strategies.
• Work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a team or independent setting.
• Coordinate tasks with other outside groups at the Lab and resolve conflicts to ultimately get the work completed with minimal impacts to lab operations.
• Manage work orders that are assigned; which requires daily input into the computerized maintenance management system so labor, material, preventive / corrective findings and status of the tasks are recorded.
• Resolve issues at lowest level with associates, subcontractors, lab personnel and other Facilities Management and Logistics personnel.
• Respond to emergency after‑hours/weekend/holiday issues regarding Facilities Mechanical systems.

Experience

• Required: 5 or more years HVAC systems

Education

• Required: High School Diploma

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Solid level of knowledge in industrial/commercial mechanical and HVAC operation, maintenance, and construction.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Proficient in the use of tools and equipment of the mechanical and HVAC trade.
• Knowledge of the International Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fuel Gas Codes. Ability to implement this knowledge into daily work tasks with limited general direction.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization in a team environment.
• Interacts with others in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance.

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements

(Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)

• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or contact Human Resources by calling [phone] and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.