HVAC Installation and Repair Technician

Title: Commercial HVAC Installation and Repair Technician

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: $60,000 - $72,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: https://vmfa.museum/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

**Sign on Bonus of $3,000 and 40 hours of vacation leave. First half of bonus to be received at hire and Second half of bonus to be received after one year of employment. Must have a successful probationary period and all necessary credentials to qualify for second half of bonus.

Job Duties

VMFA welcomes applications of skilled service professionals who are team-centric and positively energetic to join the museum as the Commercial HVAC Installation and Repair Technician.

This is a non-exempt position which offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits and more.

Why Join the Buildings and Grounds Team?

Inclusive Workplace

We are proud of our diverse workforce and vibrant art-filled surroundings. We value your strengths and experiences. Come be yourself!

Team-centric

Work with people whose unique perspectives and talents are appreciated. Our Building and Grounds staff work together as a team to accomplish the work needed and everyone’s unique talents and contributions are valued.

Mission-Driven

The work completed by the Building and Grounds team supports museum operations. VMFA is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission. Our purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and to encourage the study of the arts.

Professional Environment

Professionalism is a key tenet in our workplace. Come create career-supportive relationships with some of the best professionals in the industry. Learn and grow with us.

Perks

All VMFA staff enjoy free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse, Best Café and the VMFA Shop. Employee uniforms are provided.

About the Work

The Commercial HVAC Installation and Repair Technician is responsible for developing, maintaining and securing the Museum’s buildings and grounds so as to support its collections, education, and research functions.

The Commercial HVAC Installation and Repair Technician will have:

• Knowledge of various types of heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment, centrifugal chillers, low pressure steam boilers, and support equipment.
• Knowledge of temperature and humidity control and computerized building automation systems.
• Working skill in the use of HVAC diagnostic equipment and tools.
• The ability to be on-call on a rotating schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable experience at mechanic level in the field of commercial/industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
• Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Journeyman's license or the union equivalent of the DPOR journeyman’s card.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies typically obtained through the completion of an academic curriculum or program from an accredited school in A/C and Refrigeration or equivalent level of practical experience.

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.

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Designated / Essential Staff - May be required to perform other duties related to security, safety and health as assigned (i.e. training). May be required to assist the museum or state government during inclement weather or in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor or the Director of the Museum.

VMFA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resource Services

Phone: please email

Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum

 

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