HVAC Technician II
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, both on and off campus. The role includes work on a central heating plant using steam and/or hot water, a central chilled-water plant, and HVAC equipment ranging from small package units to large central units. Duties include preventive maintenance, servicing, overhauling equipment, and determining equipment needs. The technician provides customer service to help maintain a comfortable environment for students, faculty, and staff, and works at all LU locations. The position requires independent work, sound judgment, and discretion. As essential personnel, the technician must be available during school closings, delays, shutdowns, emergencies, severe-weather cleanup, and university events. Scheduled and unscheduled hours may be required as emergency needs arise. The technician reports to the required time and performs work assigned by the HVAC Tech III/Lead and/or HVAC Supervisor.
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 and a journeyman card, preferred, or an EPA-approved Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate.
- Basic computer-operation knowledge for using the energy management system and preventive-maintenance/work-order system (CMMS: SchoolDude).
- Knowledge of HVAC trade concepts and practices, occupational hazards, safety precautions, air-conditioning principles and maintenance methods, and air-distribution systems such as VAV and double-duct systems.
- Knowledge of air compressors, pneumatic controls, electronic temperature controls, relay systems, thermostats, VAV systems, VFDs, rooftop and other air-handling units, gas-fired units, chillers, energy-management systems, pumps, and 2-pipe and 4-pipe systems.
- Knowledge of electricity and standard HVAC trade parts, tools, and test equipment, including safe installation of new and replacement parts.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals and apply that knowledge in practical work.
- Ability to plan work, keep accurate records, diagnose defects, and maintain, adjust, and repair air-conditioning equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow directions and work under limited supervision, think logically, and solve problems with little guidance.
- Ability to work well with the public and coworkers and present a positive attitude; must be courteous, detail-oriented, self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, organized, and an effective communicator.
- Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and perform HVAC trade duties in a typical Virginia climate.
- Ability and willingness to operate and work from aerial lifts and at heights, or obtain aerial-lift certifications.
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and flexible daily/evening hours.
- Valid Virginia driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance.
- Clean and professional appearance.
- Willingness to work with a team to accomplish goals and to grow and improve.
Nice To Haves
- Journeyman card preferred.
Responsibilities
- Install, adjust, operate, repair, and maintain building HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance, service, and overhaul small package units and large central HVAC units, and determine equipment needs.
- Maintain and service central heating and chilled-water plants and associated building systems.
- Provide HVAC repair services before, during, and after special events, including during scheduled or unscheduled work times when emergency needs arise.
- Be available as essential personnel during school closings, delays, shutdowns, emergencies, severe-weather cleanup, and campus events; perform snow removal such as shoveling and salting as assigned.
- Report to work at the required time and perform duties assigned by the HVAC Tech III/Lead and/or HVAC Supervisor.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and electronic defects and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and related equipment.
- Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain chillers, cooling towers, hot-water boilers, heat pumps, refrigeration and kitchen equipment, pumps, compressors, motors, auxiliary equipment, and electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems.
- Receive, complete, and close out work orders in the SchoolDude system, entering labor and materials.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of work performed and materials used in accordance with department standards.
- Assist other HVAC technicians, lead technicians, and the Supervisor as needed.
- Learn the locations of HVAC equipment and how it relates to each building.
- Stay current on emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and industry performance benchmarks.
- Work effectively as a team member while embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The position may be eligible for health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
