Building Operations Specialist (HVAC) - Facilities - Northern Laboratory - CF040

Title: Building Operations Specialist (HVAC) - Facilities - Northern Laboratory - CF040

State Role Title: Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: $74,000 - $88,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Forensic Science

Location: Northern Lab

Agency Website: https://dfs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

A Sign-On Bonus of up to $6,000 may be offered to eligible new hires!

This vacancy may fill one position in the Northern Laboratory (Manassas, VA). The Virginia Department of Forensic Science is also filling one position in the Eastern Laboratory (Norfolk, VA). Please note that each laboratory’s position is posted separately. To be considered for employment at either location, you must apply directly to each posting you wish to pursue.

The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is seeking a qualified applicant to function as the HVAC-R/Controls Technician in the Northern Forensic Laboratory building, located in Manassas, VA. This position will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and monitor building services, specializing in but not limited to HVAC and control systems. This position is also responsible for addressing general building maintenance (handyman, plumbing, electrical) issues. On a daily basis, the incumbent will undertake maintenance jobs related to the building operations, periodic & preventative maintenances, and the breakdown repairs of all building equipment and related services. This position will accomplish diversified objectives and apply knowledge of building maintenance, construction and renovations to enable the effective and safe use of the facility in order to conduct agency operations on a continuous basis.

This position is responsible for adherence to the Facility On-Call Plan for responding to emergency repair calls and reporting to the laboratory building within one (1) hour, on a 24 hour/7 day a week, rotational basis, and for accomplishing some work during non-routine business hours in order to minimize disruption to facility operations.

Join our team and discover the advantages of working for the Commonwealth of Virginia!

DFS offers outstanding health benefits at competitive rates, along with paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Employees also enjoy paid holidays, vacation, and various leave options, access to health and wellness programs, eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, and participation in a state retirement plan with tax-deferred savings options and employer matching.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and skill in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing HVAC and refrigeration systems of various types
• Knowledge of basic building maintenance practices, with emphasis on large building systems, and renovations
• General knowledge of electrical and plumbing trades as well as any other system that falls under general building maintenance
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications and other computer software programs
• Knowledgeable with standard safety procedures including personal protection, equipment operations, and Lockout/Tagout
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skills in the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments, equipment and hand and power tools
• Certified in the use of refrigerants
• Knowledge of IBC, OSHA, and NFPA as they apply to facilities maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work requests
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with vendors, contractors, agency employees, etc.
• Ability to respond to emergency maintenance repairs and safety issues
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and work from heights, with or without accommodations
• Ability to respond to emergency repair calls and reporting to the laboratory building within one (1) hour, on a 24 hour/7 day a week, rotational basis, and for accomplishing some work during non-routine business hours in order to minimize disruption to facility operations.
• Valid driver’s license and/or other means of reliable transportation

Additional Considerations

• Journeyman HVAC License/ equivalent, or have the ability to certify within one year of employment
• Master HVA