HVAC Repair Technician

Posting Details

Position Information

Role Title Trades Technician III

Role Code 79033

Pay Band 03

Working Title Housing HVAC Repair Technician

Position Number 01431A

Department HOUSING MAINTENANCE

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers

Job Description To maintain all heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration system and all associated equipment, to its maximum capability at journeyman level. To operate energy management control system in an efficient manner.

This position is designated essential personnel for emergency closings. The holder of this position is also subject serving on a schedule to be called back to work during non-work hours. In such an event, this position is required to respond to after-hours calls.

• Extensive working knowledge of heating, ventilating, PTAC, geothermal, and air conditioning operations.
• Must be able to repair and perform maintenance on institutional type equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems with P-tech, heating, air conditioning, geothermal, and ventilation equipment.
• Understanding of HVAC equipment and tools.

• Valid Virginia Driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Virginia Journeyman mechanical license.
• Successful completion of a refrigerant transition and recovery course and tests.
• Certified for Type Universal.

Education or training None

Level and type of experience Extensive heating, ventilating and air conditioning, boiler equipment repair and maintenance.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• In-person reporting to campus.
• Not eligible for telework.
• Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

S03391

General Public

07/20/2026

Yes

• Valid and insurable driver’s license.
• Department of Motor Vehicle report will be routinely requested.

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information.

Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at .

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx or call DARS at , or DBVI at .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.