HVAC Technician II

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Fj23), VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing commercial building HVAC systems and components. The successful candidate may lead and oversee HVAC staff, ensuring that work meets quality and safety standards. The position reports directly to the Chief Building Engineer or Facilities Manager and is located at the judicial complex, but may be assigned anywhere in the county each day. The position location and work schedule may change at any time based on business necessity and operational needs. A flexible schedule, call-back availability, and participation in on-call duties are required. The incumbent is considered essential personnel.

The role involves working in occupied facilities, including medical and public areas, while following safety, infection-control, and personal protective equipment protocols. The technician must respond promptly to after-hours calls by going to the site or building, assessing the problem, addressing immediate safety issues, advising a supervisor, recommending remediation or service-restoration actions, and making repairs as directed.

Minimum qualifications may be met through either a high school diploma or GED plus a two-year technical degree in air-conditioning functions and five years of progressively responsible air-conditioning or HVAC experience, or completion of an apprentice-level vocational training program in air conditioning plus three years of progressively responsible air-conditioning or HVAC experience. Required credentials include a valid driver's license and Universal refrigerant recovery license. A Virginia Journeyman HVAC license is required within 12 months. Appointment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, driving-record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation.

The position requires the physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds for short periods and carry up to 40 pounds frequently; work near moving parts and in confined spaces; climb ladders up to 20 feet and access buildings up to 12 stories; wear and use a respirator and OSHA-required PPE; and perform physical activities including pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Work may take place in heat, rain, snow, high humidity, and other weather conditions. Duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus a two-year technical degree in air-conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, and ventilating, and five years of progressively responsible air-conditioning or HVAC experience; or completion of an apprentice-level vocational training program in air conditioning and three years of progressively responsible air-conditioning or HVAC experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Universal refrigerant recovery license.
• Virginia Journeyman HVAC license, required within 12 months.
• Satisfactory criminal background check, driving-record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds for short periods and carry up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work near moving parts and move on hands and knees or hands and feet to enter tight spaces.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders up to 20 feet and work in physically fatiguing positions for long periods.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ramps in single- and multistory buildings up to 12 stories.
• Ability to wear and use a respirator and OSHA-required PPE.
• Ability to push, pull, seize, hold, grasp, turn, reach, and otherwise work with hands, arms, feet, and legs.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including heat, rain, snow, and high humidity.
• Flexible working schedule and participation in call-back and on-call duties.
• Ability to respond promptly to after-hours calls.

Nice To Haves

• Current possession of a valid Virginia Journeyman HVAC license.
• At least four years of field experience serving as a lead technician and providing technical guidance and training to other HVAC staff.
• Working knowledge of DDC and pneumatic controls, energy management systems, and related HVAC controls.
• Master HVAC license or manufacturer-specific training or certifications.
• EPA Section 608 certification, NATE (North American Technician Excellence), HVAC Excellence Certifications, and/or Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) Certification.
• Strong working knowledge of local, state, and national mechanical, electrical, and building codes applicable to commercial HVAC systems.
• OSHA 10/30 or other safety training certification relevant to electrical/mechanical environments.
• Bilingual ability in English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and national codes and of equipment and technologies used in commercial building HVAC systems.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on HVAC equipment, including chillers, boilers, air handlers, VAV systems, pumps, cooling towers, and hydronic systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot digital (DDC) and pneumatic control systems, energy management systems, and related software and hardware.
• Coordinate with Energy Management to optimize system performance and efficiency.
• Conduct seasonal startups and shutdowns, resolve comfort and air-distribution issues, and ensure systems operate safely and efficiently.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, repairs, parts usage, and system performance; order parts as needed and use a procurement card in accordance with policy.
• Work in occupied facilities, including medical and public areas, while adhering to safety, infection-control, and PPE protocols.
• Respond promptly to after-hours calls by responding to the site or building, assessing problems, addressing immediate safety issues, advising a supervisor, suggesting remediation or service-restoration actions, and making repairs as directed.
• May lead and oversee HVAC staff work to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree