HVAC Specialist

This position is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and supervising the operation of the Direct Digital Control (DDC) and conventional Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems in the school division.

• Monitor and control HVAC, Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) systems at applicable facilities.
• Maintain and upgrade DDC programs.
• Maintain as-built control records for district-wide system operation.
• Support craftsmen with troubleshooting HVAC, EMCS, IAQ, and electrical systems.
• Inspect and recommend modifications of HVAC, EMCS and IAQ systems for proper and efficient operation.
• Work closely with Maintenance Service's dispatch to confirm work order validation through EMCS review.
• Coordinate building system schedules and operation with annual district needs such as: individual HVAC Overrides, summer operation, special programs, weekend events, school rental requirements, etc.
• Provide design specifications and budget documents for replacement and new, retrofit, and replacement HVAC, EMCS and IAQ systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and drawings to determine job requirements.
• Attend and participate in meetings for planned projects; attend training classes. Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, scope of work, estimates material, and personnel requirements.
• Schedule and inspect HVAC/R equipment installed by contractors.
• Review plans and specifications for new, retrofit, and replacement HVAC, EMCS, IAQ, and electrical systems.
• Respond to after-hours calls for troubleshooting.
• Assist in monitoring new construction and projects.
• Perform related work as required.

Must have an extensive knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used to install, repair and maintain Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) controls systems and equipment. Must have a knowledge of energy management systems. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work. Must have the ability to prepare estimates and order materials for maintenance and repair jobs;

ability to exercise independent judgment in determining operating conditions; ability to plan, lay out, supervise and inspect the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Required: High School Diploma or GED. Must have extensive experience installing, programming, and maintaining DDC systems. CFC Certification.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional sitting, balancing, kneeling, and crawling Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, fumes, gases, unpleasant odors, hazards such as moving vehicles, electric current, moving mechanical parts, etc.

and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

• VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at ,2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.