Hvac Technician

Responsible for performing journeyman-level repair, maintenance, and installation of commercial HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) equipment and systems. Masters Level Technicians perform and/or assist other technicians in diagnosing and repairing HVAC equipment with complex, unusual and/or very difficult problems; and performs related work as required.

Responsible for performing journeyman-level repair, maintenance, and installation of commercial HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) equipment and systems. Masters Level Technicians perform and/or assist other technicians in diagnosing and repairing HVAC equipment with complex, unusual and/or very difficult problems; and performs related work as required.

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs commercial mechanical, air conditioning, heating, and ventilating equipment, and control systems
• Installs equipment such as fuel and water supply lines, air ducts and vents, pumps, condensers, blowers, motors, and other parts of the mechanical systems
• Performs preventive maintenance (including filter replacement) and routine inspections including adjustment of system controls, burners and blowers, leak checks, and overall performance testing
• Reviews plans and provides feedback to engineers on installation and upgrades
• Monitors and inspects contract work/projects relating to the systems to ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Gathers quotes, sets appointments, and supervises contract workers
• Carries out designated procedures for seasonal start-ups and shutdowns
• Maintains records of work performed to include safety inspections, parts and materials used/ordered, equipment failures and repairs, and logs of temperature, pressures, voltages, and combustion efficiency
• Trains, coaches, and mentors subordinates
• Orders necessary parts and supplies

• Assists with maintenance activities in other County departments
• Assists with water and wastewater plant operations and distribution system maintenance as necessary
• Moves office furniture as needed
• Removes snow from County property

Education equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented with 5 years HVAC experience, apprentice-level vocational training program or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check. Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain a Universal Refrigerant Recovery License. Must possess and maintain a journeyman’s or masters level HVAC license through the Virginia Department of Professional Occupation and Regulation (DPOR).

• Knowledge of standards practices, methods, tools, and materials common to the HVAC trade
• Master’s level technicians have extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and lead more complex maintenance and repair activities and diagnostics
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
• Ability to plan perform work of the trade at the Journeyman-level
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, meters, and tools as required common to the trade
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Performs other maintenance duties as required

This position classifies the physical exertion…