HVAC Technician II

HVAC Technician II

Richmond City Public Schools – Facilities – Richmond, Virginia

Job : 5734459

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: HVAC Technician II

Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Grade 115.3/ 12 Month (260 days) Contract

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Location: Facilities Services

Immediate Supervisor: Foreperson, HVAC

The HVAC Technician II installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems within the school district.

• Performs mechanical functions required to ensure efficient operation of air conditioning, refrigeration, and/or heating plant systems.
• Installs services and repairs all types of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems, including all temperature, pressure, combustion, and safety control systems.
• Performs overhauls on or repairs reciprocating, centrifugal, and absorption-type air conditioning and refrigeration chillers and compressors.
• Performs overhauls on or repairs gas and oil burners, boilers, hot air furnaces, and control systems.
• Adjusts and balances air, steam, and hot-water controls for maximum efficiency in heating and air-conditioning
• Performs major repairs to all types of HVAC units, including valves, piping, fans, fan shafts, bearings, sheaves, belts, and guards; and repairs or replaces steam, hot water, chill water, and air conditioning DX coils.
• Performs major repairs to all sizes and types of pumps, including chill water, condenser, hot water, condensate/vacuum, and air/oil pumps.
• Operates shop equipment, machinery, and testing equipment for troubleshooting heating and air conditioning systems.
• Installs, rolls, and beads all types of boiler condenser tubes and performs work with torches, welding equipment, electrical hand tools, and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoots and assists in the field repairs of energy management systems in emergencies.
• Services and repairs cooling towers, fans, and air‑cooled condensers as needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of experience at the journeyman level in the installation, servicing, and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, and/or heating plants preferred.
• Three years of experience in commercial HVAC repair required.
• Some experience with energy management systems, including Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls, and some computer skills to include IPad, LCDs on frequency drives, boilers, chillers, and rooftop units.

• A journeyman mechanical license is required, or must obtain one within 1 year of the probation period.
• Must hold the universal certification for refrigerant transition and recovery.
• Must hold a valid Virginia Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

• Must have a working knowledge of pneumatic controls.
• Must have excellent knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the trade.
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, and sketches, and have knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
• Must have the ability to analyze and correct HVAC equipment malfunctions.
• Must have sufficient strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks of lifting, stooping, bending, and carrying HVAC equipment and materials to and from work sites.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all different types of weather conditions and service HVAC equipment in confined spaces.
• Must have the ability to work in a cooperative manner with co‑workers, supervisors, managers, and school/department administration and staff.

Very Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work involves frequent standing, walking, reaching, handling, grasping, and repetitive motion, as well as occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The position…