Senior HVAC Mechanic

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Retirement through the Virginia退休? (V

Job summary

University of Virginia Facilities Management in Charlottesville seeks a licensed senior HVAC Mechanic to join the North Grounds Maintenance Zone, supporting reliable, safe, and efficient operation of 1.8 million square feet across 30 buildings.

The role emphasizes preventive and reactive work, leadership, and teamwork with apprentices and other trades to keep critical systems running and learning environments comfortable for UVA students and staff.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HVAC experience.
• Journey or Master level license.
• Experience with automated HVAC control systems preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA and safety practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run larger, more complex jobs involving more than one mechanic.
• Assist supervisor in coordinating daily assignments among different jobs.
• Perform preventive maintenance repairs and emergency maintenance on commercial and residential HVAC equipment.
• Respond to emergency requests.
• Inform customers of job status, delays, and durations; refer to supervisor when appropriate.
• Foster a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with OSHA and local regulations.
• Specify, estimate, and install equipment, wiring, and systems per code and university requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to North Grounds Zone workers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facilities Management (FM) at the University of Virginia has an exciting opportunity for a licensed senior HVAC Mechanicto join our North Grounds Maintenance Zone, which supports FM’s goal of providing consistent, cost effective, and reliable maintenance and service to the University. The North Grounds Zone provides facilities services to The Darden School of Business, UVA School of Law, The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, UVA School of Data Science, UVA Department of Finance, UVA Parking and Transportation, North Grounds Recreation Center, The Miller Center, as well as other properties consisting of 1.8 Million Square Feet distributed through 30 buildings. Our portfolio includes academic, administrative, and residential facilities, including some historical properties.

This role suits someone who has knowledge and experience working on a multitude of HVAC systems, enjoys problem solving, and likes being part of a team. Your work will directly impact the educational experience of UVA students and will support stewardship of programs ranking in the top tier of all educational institutions.

Why Join UVA Facilities Management:

• Year-round stability: full-time, local work with no mandatory travel or seasonal layoffs
• Professional development: access to additional certifications, continuing education, and advancement opportunities with over 1200 positions in UVA Facilities Management
• Great benefits: health, dental, eye care, retirement matching contributions, and robust vacation package combined with UVA paid holidays
• Meaningful work: your work directly supports students, faculty, and staff across UVA

Role Summary:

Senior HVAC Mechanics help keep North Grounds Zone buildings safe, reliable, and functional by performing a mix of preventive and reactive work on a daily basis. You play a key role in keeping critical systems running efficiently to provide comfortable climate ranges that facilitate learning. Your tasks will require a combination of independent work as well as working with other mechanics, apprentices, and other trades.

Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for planning and running larger and more complex jobs involving more than one mechanic.
• Assist supervisor in coordinating daily assignments among different jobs.
• Perform preventative maintenance repairs and emergency maintenance on commercial and residential HVAC equipment.
• Respond to emergency requests.
• Inform customers of job status, reasons for and duration of expected delays, as well as refer customers to the supervisor when appropriate.
• Foster a safe work environment by instructing and monitoring compliance of OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Specify, estimate, and install equipment, wiring, and systems in accordance with applicable code compliance standards and University requirements.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to North Grounds Zone workers.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

7+ years of experience in HVAC work

Licensure:

Journey or Master level license.

Preferred skills:

Experience with automated HVAC control systems, pneumatic controlled systems, 2 and 4 pipe HVAC systems.

Compensation:

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $32.00 - $37.00 ($66,560 - $76,960 Annually). This is a full-time position with UVA benefits . Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays annually; parental and community service leave
• Health plan options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness program with incentives of up to $500 annually

Physical Demands:

The employee must be able to variously sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, lift, pull, and use both hands-on repetitive tasks (including overhead tasks). The employee must have normal vision and hearing (correctable), and for some areas of employment, color vision and sense of smell. This is a “designated” position that requires emergency response duties such as snow removal, storm response, at the direction of the Zone Manager.

This position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter at [e-mail] .

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .