HVAC Technician Licensed NVA

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

12d•$25 - $40

About The Position

As a Licensed HVAC Technician, you will perform advanced-level work as assigned by Plant Engineering Services leadership to maintain the service life of company assets—including physical structures, HVAC and mechanical systems, utilities, and grounds—in safe and operative condition. The role supports facility maintenance and collaborates with service personnel, inspectors, vendors, supervisors, and other departments. Additional duties may be assigned.

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 operating and maintaining chillers, chilled-water systems, cooling towers, boilers, steam systems, 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 improvements.
Ability to analytically troubleshoot electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment using testing equipment.
Thorough knowledge of technical service manuals, electrical schematics, and blueprints.
Ability to stand constantly, walk frequently, and bend or stoop; effective communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
Ability to use safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
Thorough knowledge of personal computers and PC programs.
Ability to hear and understand verbal communication changes in machine or equipment noises.

Responsibilities

Maintain physical structures, HVAC and mechanical systems, utilities, grounds, and other company assets in safe and operative condition.
Install, maintain, operate, and repair commercial HVAC and related mechanical equipment, including chillers, chilled-water systems, cooling towers, boilers, steam systems, air-handling units, and air-distribution systems.
Evaluate HVAC system performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
Troubleshoot electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment using testing equipment.
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 information to team members as needed.
Ensure company assets are safe, 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.
Assist with events and programs beyond typical engineering responsibilities and participate in department and special meetings about facility issues or conditions.
Understand and use building-system drawings, technical service manuals, electrical schematics, and blueprints.
Use hand and power tools for facility maintenance and understand universal hazardous-materials waste as it relates to maintenance activities.
Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed; perform on-call responsibilities as directed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.