Maintenance and Operations Specialist-HVAC

Prince William County Government•Prince William County, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a reliable, dedicated, and skilled professional to join its Facilities Maintenance Team. The role helps ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of residential and commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and food service equipment. It involves advanced, master-level inspection, installation, diagnosis, repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance of mechanical systems, including HVAC equipment, motor control systems, piping, and components. Work may include replacing shaft seals and bearings. The specialist reviews project specifications and drawings for code compliance and equipment design, evaluates repair and replacement options, calculates system loads, and safely rigs materials during installations. The role also maintains detailed service records and daily reports, coordinates contractor activities, prioritizes and schedules maintenance work, and provides technical guidance to other maintenance personnel. General maintenance support across other trades may also be required. The position is based at Locust Shade Park in Triangle, Virginia. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a rotating on-call schedule that varies. A flexible work schedule is also noted. The hiring salary range is $30.86–$36.31.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of related experience in the HVAC trade.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Prince William County driving eligibility requirements.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, driving record check, and background check.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must hold CFC Universal Certification.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
May be required to respond to emergencies after normal working hours, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience performing general maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment.
Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing systems in commercial and residential county buildings.
Experience using HVAC tools such as gauges, voltmeters, CFC equipment, bearing and seal pullers, leak detection equipment, grinders, torches, ProPress tools, and general hand tools.
Experience using a computerized maintenance management system, such as work order software.
Experience in other trades, such as carpentry, pool maintenance, and HVAC.
Experience reviewing HVAC project specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

Inspect, install, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, food service, and related mechanical systems.
Maintain HVAC equipment, motor control systems, piping, and components, including replacing shaft seals and bearings.
Review project specifications and drawings for code compliance and equipment design.
Evaluate repair and replacement options and calculate system loads.
Safely rig materials during installations.
Maintain detailed service records and daily reports.
Coordinate contractor activities and prioritize and schedule maintenance work.
Provide technical guidance to other maintenance personnel.
Support general maintenance needs across other trades as required.

Benefits

Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans.
Paid annual leave.
Paid personal leave.
Paid sick leave.
Paid holidays.
Optional group medical and dental health plans.
Optional group life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Career development opportunities.
Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).