HVAC Technician Licensed NVA

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

12d•$25 - $40

About The Position

The Licensed HVAC Technician performs advanced work 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, working condition. The role supports facility maintenance, equipment operation and repair, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with service personnel and other departments. Additional duties may be assigned. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On-call responsibilities may be required as directed, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be needed. Use of safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, may be required for infection prevention. The base compensation range is $25.31–$40.15 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. A sign-on bonus is available.

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, 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 improvement.
Ability to analytically troubleshoot electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment using testing equipment.
Thorough knowledge of technical service manuals, electrical schematics, and blueprints.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds. For weights over 35 pounds, Safe Handling Equipment must be used.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

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, and grounds in safe, operative condition.
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.
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.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with applicable regulatory requirements and organizational and departmental policies and procedures; support facility compliance audits.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and respond to and assist with Code Red, evacuation activities, and alarms.
Provide leadership, support, guidance, and experience to other technicians.
Assist with events and programs outside typical engineering responsibilities and participate in department and other special meetings about facility issues or conditions.
Understand hazardous materials waste as it relates to maintenance activities; read and understand building system drawings; use hand and power tools for facility maintenance.
Perform additional duties as assigned.