Skilled HVAC Technician II - Campus Facilities

George Mason University; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Free tuition up to 12 credit hours

Commuter Transit Benefit

Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan

Patriot Perks discounts

Health/dental/vision benefits

Tuition dependent benefit

Job summary

George Mason University’s Facilities & Campus Operations seeks a skilled HVAC Trades Technician 3 to support maintenance and repair of HVAC systems on the Fairfax campus. You’ll perform skilled HVAC tasks under supervision, with essential personnel status for snow removal and grounds upkeep.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 4+ years of HVAC experience, and EPA refrigerant licenses. A valid driver’s license is required and the position is on-site with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in the HVAC trade.
• EPA refrigerant licenses (Type I/II/III).
• Valid driver's license meeting Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411.

Responsibilities

• Locates causes of failure or malfunction by observation and testing of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic components, and application-specific computer programs.
• Maintains cooling towers, hot water and chilled water piping and controls, direct expansion systems, fans and blowers, starters, pneumatic and electrical controls, condensate drains, domestic and commercial refrigeration, walk-in coolers and freezers, water fountains, and ice machines.
• Installs new motors, pumps, compressors, and other parts as necessary.
• Cleans, repairs, replaces, and/or adjusts pneumatic, electric, and motor controls, and related safety devices.
• Makes initial settings and final adjustments of refrigeration and heating and air conditioning systems.
• Modifies existing installations to obtain required results.
• Repairs or replaces other functional components of HVAC equipment or systems as necessary.
• Carries out designated preventive maintenance and seasonal start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Analyzes HVAC systems and controls to determine problems and initiates repairs as directed by supervisor.
• Drives a vehicle to and from locations and keeps the vehicle supplied with tools and materials and keeps it maintained and in an orderly, clean condition.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Tools proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA-certified refrigerant licenses (Type I/II/III)

Job description

George Mason University’s Facilities & Campus Operations seeks a skilled HVAC Trades Technician 3 to support maintenance and repair of HVAC systems on the Fairfax campus. You’ll perform skilled HVAC tasks under supervision, with essential personnel status for snow removal and grounds upkeep.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 4+ years of HVAC experience, and EPA refrigerant licenses. A valid driver’s license is required and the position is on-site with full-time hours.