Senior HVAC Technician - Commercial & Industrial Systems

University of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to provide service and maintenance for mechanical operations and HVAC/refrigeration equipment across campus, including large commercial and specialty systems, to support the University’s educational mission. The full-time, first-shift position requires a H.S.

Diploma or GED, technical training, and 4–7 years of HVAC experience, with the expectation to obtain a Journeyman Mechanical License and refrigerant handling certification on hire.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Technical training evidenced by obtaining or ability to obtain Journeyman's Mechanical License (typically 3 years of Technical Trade School) required
• 4-7 years' progressively responsible mechanical experience directly related to HVAC systems to include commercial HVAC service of chillers and refrigeration
• Welding and/or soldering skills; ability to use tools, meters, gauges and equipment correctly and safely
• Ability to read, understand, and troubleshoot schematic diagrams
• Knowledge of refrigerant handling procedures and OSHA regulations

Responsibilities

• Provide service and maintenance for HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including large commercial and specialty systems
• Support the University's educational mission through reliable operation and timely repairs
• Follow International Mechanical Code (IMC) standards and safety practices
• Read schematics, troubleshoot problems, and repair varied equipment safely

Skills

HVAC service

Electrical basics

Reading schematics

Refrigeration basics

Safety compliance

Welding/soldering

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

JourneymanMechanicalLicense

Tools

Tools, meters, gauges

Job description

University of Richmond is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to provide service and maintenance for mechanical operations and HVAC/refrigeration equipment across campus, including large commercial and specialty systems, to support the University’s educational mission. The full-time, first-shift position requires a H.S.

Diploma or GED, technical training, and 4–7 years of HVAC experience, with the expectation to obtain a Journeyman Mechanical License and refrigerant handling certification on hire.