Ventilation Technician

Vcu Rrtc

Richmond, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Facilities Operations is seeking a Ventilation Technician to support building infrastructure, focusing on exhaust and fume hood systems. You will diagnose, repair, and install electrical and mechanical components, ensuring optimal system availability and safety.

You will independently manage service work orders, perform preventive maintenance, document tasks, and communicate schedule impacts to occupants and supervision.

Qualifications

Several years’ experience in commercial/institutional electrical or mechanical maintenance.
Electrical or HVAC courses I, II, III, code classes, basic and advanced training or equivalent combination of experience and trade/craft training.
State of Virginia Journeyman Electrical or HVAC License required or the ability to obtain within the first year of service.
Ability to diagnose, repair, service and install a wide variety of electrical and mechanical systems.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to supervision, other employees, and customers.
Knowledge of appropriate building codes.
Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and power equipment.
Valid Driver’s License required.
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to be on-call required.

Responsibilities

Respond independently to service work orders requiring diagnosis and repair of fume hood and exhaust systems, electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, electrical portion of mechanical equipment, motors, motor starters, low voltage controls, and other electrical/mechanical equipment/systems.
Independently assign, perform, and complete regularly scheduled preventive maintenance to fume hood and exhaust systems, motors, electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, and other electrical/mechanical equipment/systems.
Advise supervision and/or management by recommending equipment maintenance tasks and identifying equipment needing priority attention.
Communicate orally and in writing with building occupants and supervision regarding work schedules, system problems, estimated completion times, and effects of system problems on occupant safety and comfort.
Maintain records of equipment services and repairs.
Provide work site guidance and direction to other zone team members, assuring safe and orderly completion of service requests and projects.
Work with lesser skilled team members to increase their skill level and ability to work independently.
Use trade knowledge to monitor work of contractors to assure compliance with specifications, codes, and drawings.
Work/on-call during inclement weather and emergencies
Assume on-call responsibility on a rotating basis.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

HVAC maintenance

Communication skills

On-call ability

Driver's license

Building codes knowledge

Tools & equipment use

Virginia journeyman license

High school diploma or equivalent

Team coordination

Customer service focus

Education

Virginia Journeyman Electrical or HVAC license (cert)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical & HVAC training

Job description

Advertising Summary:

VCU’s Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire a Ventilation Technician for Facilities Operations.

Unit:

Facilities Operations Admin

Department:

Facilities Ops Admin

Department Summary:

VCU Facilities Operations provides timely, quality workmanship and service delivered in a cost-effective manner to support the university’s mission. Facilities Operations serves to be the facilities maintenance and service provider of choice for our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

VCU’s Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire an Ventilation Technician for Facilities Operations.

The Ventilation Technicianutilizes knowledge of the electrical/mechanical trade to perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of of building infrastructure, primarily exhaust and fume hood systems ensuring efficient operation of Zone facilities; provides exemplary customer service to all faculty, staff and students supporting the University’s mission of teaching, high-impact research, and creative expression; identifies and documents system deficiencies using diagnostic tools and advise management of tasks requiring priority attention; and provides quality workmanship and service to maximize system availability and minimize unscheduled downtime.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Performance Management

Expectations are clear, well communicated, and relate to the goals and objectives of the department or unit
Staff receive frequent, constructive feedback
Staff have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals
The requirements of the performance management system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation.
Performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur.
Safety issues are reviewed and communicated to ensure a safe and health workplace.

Respond Independently to Service Work

Independently assign, respond, and complete service work orders requiring diagnosis and repair of fume hood and exhaust systems, electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, electrical portion of mechanical equipment, motors, motor starters, low voltage controls, and other electrical/mechanical equipment/systems.

Preventive Maintenance

Independently assign, perform, and complete regularly scheduled preventive maintenance to fume hood and exhaust systems, motors, electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, and other electrical/mechanical equipment/systems.

Communication & Maintain Records

Advise supervision and or management by recommending equipment maintenance tasks and identifying equipment needing priority attention.
Communicate orally and in writing with building occupants and supervision regarding work schedules, system problems, estimated completion times, and effects of system problems on occupant safety and comfort.
Maintain records of equipment services and repairs.

Monitor Work of Others

Provide work site guidance and direction to other zone team members, assuring safe and orderly completion of service requests and projects.
Work with lesser skilled team members in the various techniques of the trades to increase their skill level and ability to work independently.
Use trade knowledge to monitor work of contractors to assure compliance with specifications, codes, and drawings.

Other Duties as Assigned

Work/on-call during inclement weather and emergencies
Assume on-call responsibility on a rotating basis

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Several years’ experience in commercial/institutional electrical or mechanical maintenance
Electrical or HVAC courses I, II, III, code classes, basic and advanced training or equivalent combination of experience and trade/craft training
State of Virginia Journeyman Electrical or HVAC License required or the ability to obtain within the first year of service
Ability to diagnose, repair, service and install a wide variety of electrical and mechanical systems
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to supervision, other employees, and customers
Knowledge of appropriate building codes
Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and power equipment
Valid Driver’s License required
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
Ability to be on-call required
State of Virginia Journeyman Electrical or HVAC License required or the ability to obtain within the first year of service
Valid Driver’s License required
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Salary Range:

$70,000 ($33.65/hr) - $75,000 ($36.05/hr) + up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Benefits:

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hours per Week:

Work Days/Hours:

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Restricted Position:

ORP Eligible:

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Fully Onsite

University Job Title:

17122N - Trades Specialist FM 2

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