HVAC Technician II

6 months ago


Fairfax, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Department: Facilities

Classification: Trades Technician 3

Job Category:  Classified Staff

Job Type:  Full-Time

Work Schedule:  Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:  On Site Required

Pay Band:  03

Salary:  Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:  Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Position:

Tired of driving all over the metro area to a new job site each day? Want to work on a beautiful college campus with 677 acres of wooded land? Then start a new job as a State employee of Virginia. We’ve got the work. We have a great team. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.

George Mason’s Facilities department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what’s in it for you?

Great benefits for you…

Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note – the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval); Tuition exemption and professional development; Commuter Choice Transit Benefit; Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more

For you and your family…

Health/dental/vision benefits; and Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

We know, it’s a good gig. Here's what the job looks like.... 

Responsibilities:

Performs a series of skilled tasks in HVAC by assisting more senior-level trade workers and performs related duties as required or assigned.

Under limited supervision assists with installation, modification, maintenance, and repair work on University HVAC systems and equipment to include: Locates causes of failure or malfunction by observation and testing of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic components, and application-specific computer programs;Maintains cooling towers, hot water and chilled water piping and controls, direct expansion systems, fans and blowers, starters, pneumatic and electrical controls, condensate drains, domestic and commercial refrigeration, walk-in coolers and freezers, water fountains, and ice machines;Installs new motors, pumps, compressors, and other parts as necessary;Cleans, repairs, replaces, and/or adjusts pneumatic, electric, and motor controls, and related safety devices;Makes initial settings and final adjustments of refrigeration and heating and air conditioning systems; modifies existing installations to obtain required results;Repairs or replaces other functional components of HVAC equipment or systems as necessary;Carries out designated preventive maintenance and seasonal start-up and shut-down procedures;Analyzes HVAC systems and controls to determine problems and initiates repairs as directed by supervisor; andDrives a vehicle to and from locations and keeps vehicle supplied with tools and materials and keeps it maintained and in an orderly, clean condition. Performs miscellaneous duties such as cleaning and painting equipment and mechanical areas; Picks up materials from suppliers when requested. Inspects areas and reports problems to supervisor; Maintains paperwork and electronic communications, including work orders and recording time; Orders and includes materials on work orders in an expedient manner; Follows established university and departmental policies and procedures; follows established safety procedures and reports accidents and problems to supervisor promptly; Performs assigned progressive on-the-job training tasks to develop skills in the HVAC trade; Performs other duties as assigned; and May be required to work additional hours in the event of an emergency. This may require reporting to work early, staying late, and/or working weekends. Employee is designated as “Essential Personnel.” All essential personnel employees are required to report for snow removal or other emergency when assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4+ years) in the HVAC trade; Demonstrated knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the HVAC trade; Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions; Knowledge of local, state, and national mechanical codes; Ability to use necessary hand and power tools and testing equipment; Ability to analyze HVAC systems and controls to determine problems and initiate repairs as directed by supervisor; and Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 . The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 5+ years) in commercial HVAC; and EPA-approved universal refrigerant recovery type I, II, and III CFC licenses preferred.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the  HVAC Technician II at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume.

Posting Open Date: May 29, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 12, 2024

Open Until Filled?: Yes


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