Senior HVAC Technician

Job Description

Title: Senior HVAC Technician
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Fairfax County - 059
FLSA: Nonexempt
Hiring Range: $75,000 - $85,000
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail

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 contractor’s.

Minimum 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 electric tools as well as service manuals and all diagnostic equipment related to the trade.

• Ability to move/lift 50 Ibs. on a regular basis.

• Ability to function in close quarters or cramped environments.

• Ability to operate all required equipment.

Minimum Work Experience:

• 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.

Additional Considerations:

Additional Considerations:

• Refrigeration Certificate

• Journeymen license/HVAC Trade license

• Niagara EMS certification

• Encelium lighting certification

• Experience working from Mechanical drawings and building blueprints

• Experience on operation and maintenance of chiIIer, heat pumps, air handlers, geothermal system