Heating and Air Conditioning Technician I​/II

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS Compensation Grade:

G20

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range:

Heating and Air Conditioning Technician I G20 $ 44,907.20 - $69,971.20

Heating and Air Conditioning Technician II G22 $ 49,504.00 - $77,147.20

Starting Salary - Depending upon Qualifications Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Heating and Air Conditioning Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair a wide variety of HVAC equipment.

This position will be filled as an HVAC Technician I HVAC Technician II depending on qualifications of the selected candidates.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Maintain and repair air handling units, packaged roof top units, gas furnaces, pumps, motors, valves, bearing assemblies, boilers, chillers, exhaust fans, heat pumps, vav units, dedicated outside air units, variable frequency drives, heat exchangers, mini-split systems, hydronic piping systems, geo-thermal heat pumps, and VRF systems

Replace and repair piping, valves, and compressors

Operate building automation systems using a laptop computer

Clean ductwork, vents, replace air filters, and fabricate sheet metal

Order parts, equipment, and supplies

Contact customers, contractors, and vendors. Maintain an open line of communication with them.

Perform daily building checks on HVAC systems within assigned buildings. Take corrective and preventive action as appropriate.

The ideal candidate will have broad experience in equipment replacement including rooftop units, compressors, and water/geo-thermal heat pumps. Proficient in maintaining pumps, motors, gas furnaces, and commercial refrigeration systems with strong knowledge of building automation systems and variable frequency drives. A self-starter who can independently manage projects from start to finish, with strong communication and customer service skills.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Additional requirements:

DMV Transcript:
Yes

CDL:
No

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse:
No

CPS Check:
No

Physical:
Yes Respirator:
No

Psychological Screening:
No

Polygraph:
No

At Will:
No

Minimum Requirements:

HVAC Tech I

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or GED plus two (2) years’ experience in fields, such as heating and air conditioning repair and maintenance, which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as air conditioning mechanic helper, heating/air conditioning/refrigeration technician, or HVAC apprentice; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

HVAC Tech II

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or GED plus four (4) years’ experience in fields, such as heating and air conditioning repair and maintenance, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as Heating and Air Conditioning Technician I; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements :
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. May require a Commercial drivers license. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Successful completion of pre-employment physical.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

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