HVAC Technician

Join a dedicated team serving as the backbone of our County’s infrastructure. We are seeking a skilled HVAC Maintenance Technician to ensure the comfort and safety of our community by maintaining critical climate systems in public facilities, including our library, historic courthouse, and administrative buildings. This role offers more than just a paycheck; it provides a stable, long-term career with a predictable schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance that is often missing in the private sector.

Responsible for performing journeyman-level repair, maintenance, and installation of commercial HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) equipment and systems. Masters Level Technicians perform and/or assist other technicians in diagnosing and repairing HVAC equipment with complex, unusual and/or very difficult problems; and performs related work as required.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs commercial mechanical, air conditioning, heating, and ventilating equipment, and control systems
• Installs equipment such as fuel and water supply lines, air ducts and vents, pumps, condensers, blowers, motors, and other parts of the mechanical systems 
• Performs preventive maintenance (including filter replacement) and routine inspections including adjustment of system controls, burners and blowers, leak checks, and overall performance testing
• Reviews plans and provides feedback to engineers on installation and upgrades
• Monitors and inspects contract work/projects relating to the systems to ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Gathers quotes, sets appointments, and supervises contract workers
• Carries out designated procedures for seasonal start-ups and shutdowns
• Maintains records of work performed to include safety inspections, parts and materials used/ordered, equipment failures and repairs, and logs of temperature, pressures, voltages, and combustion efficiency
• Trains, coaches, and mentors subordinates
• Orders necessary parts and supplies

• Assists with maintenance activities in other County departments 
• Assists with water and wastewater plant operations and distribution system maintenance as necessary
• Moves office furniture as needed 
• Removes snow from County property

Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented with 5 years HVAC experience, apprentice-level vocational training program or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Special Qualifications:
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check. Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain a Universal Refrigerant Recovery License. Must possess and maintain a journeyman’s or masters level HVAC license through the Virginia Department of Professional Occupation and Regulation (DPOR).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of standards practices, methods, tools, and materials common to the HVAC trade
• Master’s level technicians have extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and lead more complex maintenance and repair activities and diagnostics 
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
• Ability to plan perform work of the trade at the Journeyman-level
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, meters, and tools as required common to the trade
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics 
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions 
• Performs other maintenance duties as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as very heavy. Must be able to lift, stoop, bend, crawl, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and from ladders and scaffolds in hot and cold temperatures. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May work on rough or uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.  May be required to work afterhours, weekends and on call.  Must be able to perceive and discriminate depths, odors, and colors.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Essential functions are regularly performed in and around various county buildings. Tasks may risk exposure to chemicals, odors, machinery, wetness, dust, fumes, dirt, vibrations, electricity, driving and confined spaces.
 
Disclaimer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
 
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
 
General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.