Senior HVAC Technician - Campus Facilities Lead

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

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;