HVAC Technician Licensed NVA

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

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About The Position

As a Licensed HVAC Technician, the employee performs advanced work assigned by Plant Engineering Services leadership to maintain company assets—including physical structures, HVAC and mechanical systems, utilities, and grounds—in safe, operable condition. The role supports facility maintenance in a healthcare setting and collaborates with service personnel, inspectors, vendors, supervisors, and other departments. The technician may provide guidance to other technicians, assist with events and programs, participate in meetings, and perform additional duties as assigned. The position is classified as non-exempt and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On-call responsibilities may be assigned. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required. A sign-on bonus is available. The hourly base compensation range is $25.31–$40.15; individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. The stated range does not include potentially available incentive compensation.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Two years of vocational training in the operation and repair of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment.
Five years of experience in commercial HVAC system installation and maintenance.
CFC Universal Certification (EPA Rule 608).
Valid driver's license in the state of employment.
Applied knowledge of life-safety, mechanical, and building codes.
Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of chillers, chilled-water systems, and cooling towers.
Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of boilers and steam systems.
Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of air-handling units and air-distribution systems.
Extensive working knowledge of DDC controls and electronic building automation systems.
Ability to evaluate HVAC systems for performance and efficiency improvement.
Ability to analytically troubleshoot electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment using a variety of testing equipment.
Thorough knowledge of how to understand and use technical service manuals, electrical schematics, and blueprints.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools for facility maintenance.
Ability to hear and understand verbal communication about changes in machine or equipment noises.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
Thorough knowledge of personal computers and PC programs.

Responsibilities

Maintain the service life and safe, operable condition of physical structures, HVAC and mechanical systems, utilities, and grounds.
Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC and other mechanical equipment, including chillers, chilled-water systems, cooling towers, boilers, steam systems, air-handling units, and air-distribution systems.
Evaluate HVAC systems for performance and efficiency improvements.
Troubleshoot electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment issues using testing equipment.
Use technical service manuals, electrical schematics, blueprints, and building-system drawings to support maintenance work.
Collaborate with service personnel, inspectors, vendors, supervisors, managers, and ESIC on facility maintenance and building, equipment, or grounds issues.
Assist outside service personnel, inspectors, and vendors, and relay relevant information to team members.
Maintain company assets in a safe working condition, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and respond to or assist with Code Red, evacuation activities, and alarms.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with regulatory requirements and organizational and departmental policies; support facility compliance audits.
Provide leadership, support, guidance, and experience to other technicians for facility maintenance.
Assist with events and programs outside typical engineering responsibilities and participate in department and special meetings about facility issues or conditions.
Understand universal hazardous-materials waste as it relates to maintenance activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed; fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed.