HVAC/Refrigeration Equipment Master

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

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About The Position

Virginia Tech is seeking an HVAC Master Technician for its Dining Maintenance team within Student Affairs. The position oversees maintenance in campus dining halls and shared academic facilities located within those buildings. Reporting to the Dining Maintenance Supervisor, the technician helps ensure facility comfort, efficiency, and reliability. The role includes maintaining hydronic heating and cooling systems, training trainee-level employees, and performing minor electrical, plumbing, and dining equipment repairs. The employee participates in a rotational on-call schedule and may respond to after-hours calls, emergencies, and authorized closings as essential personnel. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with additional availability as needed for on-call duties, emergencies, and customer service. The position is regular, non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and scheduled for 40 hours per week. Salary is $55,000–$65,000 per year, commensurate with experience. A criminal conviction check and driving check with a safe driving record are required.

Requirements

• Proven knowledge of HVAC systems and components for high-quality maintenance and repairs.
• Extensive experience and understanding of hydronic heating and cooling systems.
• Ability to accurately interpret and follow blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interactions with customers, co-workers, and leadership.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Journeyman-level experience or licensure in HVAC, with ability to acquire a DPOR Master’s License within one year of employment.
• Willingness to work overtime as required, including after-hours service calls and facilities emergencies, and to be present during authorized closings as essential personnel.
• Working knowledge of computers and proficiency in programs such as Word and Excel.
• Required criminal conviction check and driving check with a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman-level experience or licensure in HVAC and Refrigeration, with ability to acquire a DPOR Master’s License within one year of employment.
• Successful experience with work order system software, AiM by AssetWORKS, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair hydronic heating and cooling systems, including steam, chilled water, and hot water systems.
• Maintain system components such as air handlers, energy recovery units, VAV boxes, fan coil units, pumps, variable frequency drives, valves, and piping.
• Collaborate with the Dining Maintenance Manager and Supervisor to plan and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Provide hands-on training and support to trainee-level employees and identify educational opportunities for the department.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, and dining equipment repairs as needed.
• Participate in the rotational on-call schedule and respond to after-hours maintenance calls when required.
• Work overtime as required, including responding to after-hours service calls and facilities emergencies.
• Be present during authorized closings due to inclement weather or other reasons as essential personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed