HVAC Technician II

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician II performs semi-skilled routine installation, adjustment, operation, repair, and maintenance of building HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment across Liberty University’s residential and commercial facilities, on and off campus. Duties include work on a central heating plant using steam and/or hot water and a central chilled-water plant, as well as preventative maintenance, servicing, and overhaul of small package and large central units and determining equipment needs. The role provides customer service to help create a comfortable environment for students, faculty, and staff and supports all LU locations.

This is an essential personnel position. The technician must be available during school closings, delays, shutdowns, emergencies, severe-weather cleanup, campus events, and other planned or unplanned needs, including scheduled and unscheduled hours. Snow-removal duties such as shoveling and salting may be assigned. The position works under the direction of an HVAC Tech III/Lead and/or HVAC Supervisor, while requiring independent judgment and problem-solving with limited guidance. Additional duties may be assigned.

The technician performs HVAC work on equipment and systems including air-handling units, chillers, cooling towers, hot-water boilers, heat pumps, refrigeration and kitchen equipment, pumps, compressors, motors, and electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic controls. The role also involves processing work orders in the SchoolDude system, recording labor and materials, maintaining accurate work records, learning equipment locations, assisting other HVAC staff, and keeping abreast of industry technologies and practices.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and HVAC-trade experience. A current EPA refrigerant certification is required; a journeyman card is required/preferred, or the technician must have an EPA-approved Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate. The role requires a valid Virginia driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and liability insurance. It is full-time and onsite, with pay listed at $24.04–$28.85. The position may be eligible for benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the HVAC trade.
• Current EPA certification in refrigerants; alternatively, an EPA-approved Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate is specified.
• Basic computer-operation knowledge for energy management and preventative-maintenance/work-order systems, including CMMS (SchoolDude).
• Knowledge of HVAC trade concepts, practices, and procedures; air-conditioning principles and maintenance methods; and air-distribution systems such as VAV and double duct.
• Knowledge of air compressors, pneumatic controls, electronic temperature controls, relay systems, thermostats, VAV systems, VFDs, rooftop and other air-handling units (including gas-fired units), chillers, energy-management systems, pumps, and 2-pipe and 4-pipe systems.
• Knowledge of electricity and standard trade parts, tools, and test equipment, including safe installation of new and replacement parts.
• Ability to diagnose electrical, mechanical, and electronic defects and to maintain, adjust, and repair air-conditioning equipment and related HVAC systems.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on HVAC units, water chillers, cooling towers, hot-water boilers, heat pumps, refrigeration and kitchen equipment, pumps, compressors, motors, and electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals; plan work; and keep accurate work and materials records.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and work under limited supervision, think logically, and solve problems with little guidance.
• Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
• Ability to work well with the public and coworkers and maintain a positive, courteous, detailed-oriented, self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, organized, and professional approach.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform HVAC trade duties in a typical Virginia climate.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible daily/evening hours.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance.
• Must be willing and able to operate aerial lifts and work at heights, or be willing and able to obtain aerial-lift certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman card (listed as required/preferable).
• Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals and urgency to grow and improve.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, operate, repair, and maintain building HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment at residential and commercial facilities on and off campus.
• Perform work on central heating and chilled-water plants, package units, and central HVAC units.
• Perform preventative maintenance, servicing, and overhauls; determine equipment needs.
• Provide HVAC repair services before, during, and after special events as emergency needs arise, including during scheduled and unscheduled work times.
• Be available for school closings, delays, shutdowns, emergencies, severe-weather cleanup, campus events, and other scheduled or unscheduled operational needs.
• Perform assigned snow removal, including shoveling and salting.
• Report to work on time and complete duties assigned by the HVAC Tech III/Lead and/or HVAC Supervisor.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and electronic defects; operate, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on HVAC and related equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals, and apply that information to work performed.
• Plan work and maintain accurate, current records of work performed and materials used according to department standards.
• Receive, complete, and close out work orders in the SchoolDude system, entering labor and materials.
• Assist other HVAC technicians, lead technicians, and the Supervisor as needed.
• Learn the locations of HVAC equipment and how it relates to each building.
• Remain informed about emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and industry performance benchmarks.
• Work effectively as a team member while embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Benefits

• The position may be eligible for health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
• Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University at the employer’s expense will be reimbursed to the University upon voluntary termination (resignation) within the first 12 months after acquiring the certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED