Senior HVAC Technician

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in Fairfax County is seeking a Senior HVAC Technician to operate, maintain, repair, and install HVAC systems across campus facilities. This full-time role requires supervising contracted work, ensuring economical and safe service, and coordinating with campus staff on emergencies.

Travel between campuses may be required. Applicants should have commercial HVAC training, the ability to work independently, and experience with building management controls;

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance, repair and replacement of HVAC equipment.
• Ability to repair and maintain HVAC including boilers, air-handlers, pumps, valves, controllers and systems.
• Ability to follow verbal instruction and work independently.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in tight spaces.
• Unrestricted valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Commercial HVAC training.
• Experience in energy management and mechanical systems.
• Experience with multiple automatic controls/BCM or building management systems.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of chillers and heat pumps.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contracted HVAC work.
• Maintain HVAC equipment and systems and perform new installations in compliance with codes.
• Provide economical and safe HVAC service to campus.
• Complete work orders with priorities approved by supervisor.
• Independently handle emergency work on weekends and holidays.
• Lead other HVAC technicians and trades staff; coordinate priorities.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshoot and repair systems.
• Support emergency operations and coordinate with campus HVAC contractors.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Hand tools

Driver's license

HVAC Training

Energy management

Building controls

Reading blueprints

Chiller systems

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 79034-FP

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 04

Position Number

Position Number 28001147

Agency

Agency Northern VA Community College

Division

Division NV280-VP Administration

Work Location

Work Location Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $75,000 - $85,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes

EEO Category

EEO Category 8-Service Maintenance

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Typical Schedule – Monday – Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Work schedule may vary for any emergency duty.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

General Description: As the Senior HVAC Technician, this position will be required to perform operation, maintenance, repair and installation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning [ HVAC ] systems and other related components. If needed, campus may vary. This position is not eligible for telework. Duties and Tasks:

• Supervise contracted HVAC work.
• Maintain HVAC equipment and systems, correct problems, and perform new HVAC installations in compliance with applicable codes.
• Provide the most economical and safest HVAC service to campus.
• Complete work orders with priorities approved by immediate supervisor.
• Independently handle emergency work on weekends and holidays.
• Lead other HVAC technicians and other trades staff with priorities approved by immediate supervisor, handle emergency work on weekends and holidays
• Perform maintenance work, troubleshoot and repair systems.
• Support emergency operations and take lead with campuses HVAC contractors.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSAs:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of maintenance, repair and replacement of HVAC equipment.
• Ability to repair and maintain a variety of equipment to include, but not limited to, air conditioning, boilers, air-handlers, fan coil units, pumps, valves, controllers (both DDC & Pneumatic), motors, starters, refrigeration and automated control systems.
• Ability to follow verbal instruction and work independently.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions independently.
• Proficient in the use of hand and electrical tools, as well as service manuals and all diagnostic equipment related to the trade.
• Ability to lift 50 Ibs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to function in close quarters or cramped environments.
• Ability to operate all required equipment.
• Unrestricted Valid driver’s license in good standing with good driving record
• Commercial HVAC Training.
• Experience in energy management and mechanical systems.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC equipment and preventive maintenance operation.
• Experience in multiple Automatic controls/building management computerized controls or equivalent applicable experience or training.

• Experience working from Mechanical drawings and building blueprints
• Experience on operation and maintenance of chiIIer, heat pumps, air handlers, geothermal system

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Maybe required to travel between campus.

Posting Number

Posting Number CLS_4689P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/26/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website www.nvcc.edu

Contact Name

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College ( NOVA ) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA , we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA . To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College .

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu .

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter
• SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)