HVAC Technician Licensed NVA

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Classification: Non Exempt

As a Licensed HVAC Technician, you will be responsible for advanced level work, as assigned by Plant Engineering Services leadership, necessary to maintain the service life of company assets such as physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, utilities, and grounds in an operative and safe working condition.

Education: High School Diploma required. 2 years of vocational training in the operation and repair of heating, ventilation, and air condition equipment required.

Experience: 5 years of experience in commercial HVAC system installation and maintenance required. Healthcare experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: CFC Universal Certification (EPA Rule 608) required. Valid Driver's License in state of employment required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Applied knowledge in the application and practice of life safety, mechanical and building codes. Thorough knowledge and understanding in the operation and maintenance of various types of chillers, chilled water system and cooling towers. Thorough knowledge and understanding in the operation and maintenance of various types of boilers and steam system. Thorough knowledge and understanding in the operation and maintenance of various types of air handling units and air distribution systems.

Extensive working knowledge of DDC controls and electronic building automation systems. Ability to evaluate HVAC systems for performance and efficiency improvement. Ability to analytically troubleshoot electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment issues using a variety of testing equipment. Thorough knowledge in understanding and utilizing technical service manuals, electrical schematics, and blueprints.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Knowledge in electrical and electronic systems. Thorough knowledge in the use of personal computers and PC programs. Ability to hear and understand verbal communication changes in machine/equipment noises.

• Customer Service:
  Collaborates with service personnel, inspectors, and vendors in facility maintenance.
  • Assists outside service personnel, inspectors, and vendors.
  • Relays information to all team members as needed.
  • Collaborates with supervisor/manager and ESIC to identify building/equipment/grounds issues.
• Safety:
  Ensures company assets are in a safe working condition.
  • Wears appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), essential to the job.
  • Responds and assists in Code Red/evacuation activities/alarms.
• Compliance:
  Maintains knowledge and compliance with regulatory agencies.
  • Supports organizational and departmental policies and procedures as required for compliance.
  • Provides support during facility compliance audits.
• Inter-departmental
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Interacts with individuals from different departments and levels of authority.
  • Provides leadership, support, guidance, and experience to other technicians for facility maintenance.
  • Assists with events and programs outside of typical engineering responsibilities.
  • Participates in department meetings as well as other special meetings to provide information on facility issues/condition.
• Engineering and Maintenance Expertise:
  Maintains the service life of company assets such as physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, utilities, and grounds.
  • Understands the operation and repair of all types of mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment.
  • Understands…