HVAC Technician II (Readvertisement)

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to lead the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will possess journey-level experience and necessary certifications, ensuring compliance with safety standards and codes. This role requires a strong ability to troubleshoot and maintain various HVAC equipment, contributing to the efficient operation of school facilities.

Qualifications

• Three years of HVACR experience, two at journey level.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Ability to estimate time and material needs.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC systems.
• Work may include evening or night shifts and emergency call-outs.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national codes is essential.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of safety precautions

Ability to read blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA-approved refrigerant recovery certification

Completion of HVAC training program (preferred)

Job description

Leads and performs the skilled journey-level work required to install, modify, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration equipment, and direct digital controls (DDC) systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• Three (3) years of experience in air-conditioning or HVACR, two (2) years of which shall have been at the journey level.
• Possession of a valid EPA-approved universal refrigerant recovery certification to include types I, II, and III.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid motor vehicle operator's license with a good driving record.
• May be required to work an evening and/or night shift on a regular or rotating basis, accept call-back overtime or regular overtime, and/or agree to assume an emergency call-out list status.
• Knowledge of the methods and skills used in the repair of electrical and mechanical components, DDC, boilers, hot water/steam piping, and functioning of air-conditioning units, systems, equipment, and application-specific and basic computer programs.
• Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national codes.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, and manufacturers' manuals.
• Capability to estimate time and material needs, determine when the repair is not economically practical, and perform routine tasks and arithmetic computations.

Preferred

• Completion of an acceptable apprentice-level HVAC training program.