HVAC Master Technician

Job Description

Were seeking for an HVAC Master Technician to join our Student Engagement and Campus Life team in Blacksburg VA to help us in our mission. You will be crucial in maintaining our facilitys comfort and efficiency. In Virginia Techs Division of Student Affairs thats exactly what we do every dayguiding nurturing and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and worldchangers of today and tomorrow. So if youre interested please keep reading.

Heres what you need to know about the role:

1 Youll join the Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) team; a department centered on cultivating affirming environments promoting holistic wellbeing and providing exceptional services programs and facilities.

2 Youll report to the SECL Facilities Manager in a Regular twelvemonth 100 Staff appointment.

3 Some of the key responsibilities are:

Install Troubleshoot and Repair: Manage hydronic heating and cooling systems including steam chilled water and hot water systems.
System Components: Handle air handlers energy recovery units VAV boxes pumps variable frequency drives valves and piping.
Preventative Maintenance: Collaborate with the Facilities Manager to plan and implement effective preventative maintenance programs.
Training and Development: Provide handson training and support to traineelevel employees and identify educational opportunities for the department.
General Maintenance: Perform minor electrical plumbing and carpentry repairs as needed.
OnCall Rotation: Participate in the rotational oncall schedule responding to afterhours maintenance calls when required.

4 Youll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.

5 Youll be offered a base compensation package between $with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!

Required Qualifications

Expertise in HVAC Systems: Knowledge of HVAC systems and components ensuring highquality maintenance and repairs.
Hydronic Heating and Cooling: Extensive experience and understanding of hydronic heating and cooling systems.
Blueprints and Schematics: Ability to accurately interpret and follow blueprints schematic drawings and specifications.
Effective Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interactions with customers coworkers and leadership.
Efficient Work Ethic: Ability to prioritize workload and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Professional Experience: Journeymanlevel experience.
Computer Skills: Working knowledge of computers and proficiency in programs such as Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Experience: Masterlevel experience or licensure in HVAC demonstrating advanced skills and expertise.
Software Proficiency: Successful experience with work order systems.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$

Review Date

10/18/2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate must have a criminal background and a drivers license check.

The position is considered Emergency Personnel. Emergency personnel are those employees salaried or waged assigned to positions identified by their departments as necessary to maintain the vital operations and services of the university. These employees are required to work during an authorized closing.

The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Luciana Monikaat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.