Facilities Technician HVAC

Title: Facilities Technician - HVAC

State Role Title:Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: $

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Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location:CSC General

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Facilities Overview

The facilities team at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation acts as a safeguard for the Foundations physical assets and operational continuity. By proactively managing facility systems the role transforms maintenance from a reactive expense into a strategic advantage that protects the bottom line. Our teams work diligently to ensure that our spaces are safe functional and properly maintained for staff guests community and stakeholders.

Job Duties

This role functions as a Facilities Technician with a background in HVAC and Climate Control with a focus on high-precision environments.

Climate & Artifact Preservation: Manages temperature and humidity for the building and specialized micro-climate systems for artifact cases to ensure air quality and preservation standards.

System Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoots complex electrical and mechanical HVAC components including the removal and replacement of motors fans and compressors.

Preventive Maintenance (PM): Performs routine servicing such as freon charging belt/filter changes and critical boiler blow-downs to prevent system failure.

BAS Monitoring: Utilizes Building Automation Systems (BAS) to remotely monitor and adjust HVAC humidity and boiler performance.

Multi-Trade Support: Provides cross-functional assistance for electrical plumbing and general facility repairs (drywall paint and doors) as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

- Knowledge of all aspects of heating ventilation and refrigeration systems operation repair maintenance and installation.
- Skills in the use of HVAC diagnostic equipment and hand tools.
- Demonstrated ability to install repair and maintain various HVAC systems. Such as Chillers Boilers Mini-split and Micro-climate systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose repair problems using schematics blueprints and manuals.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and all weather conditions.
- Experience with or ability to learn BAS controls systems.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work using CMMS.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of other skilled trades to include plumbing electrical carpentry and masonry repairs.

Additional Considerations

Education training and certification in the skilled trades would be helpful in this position.

HVAC certification and work experience is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Lee Shelhorse

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.