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Senior HVAC Technician

Virginia’s Community Colleges
Fairfax County, Northern VA Community College, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2026
💰 $85,000/yr($75,000/yr$85,000/yr)

About the role

Posting Summary

Working Title Senior HVAC Technician Role Title Trades Technician IV Role Code 79034-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 28000154 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Administration Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $75,000 - $85,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category 8-Service Maintenance Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Typical schedule – Monday – Friday; 6:00AM to 2:30PM
Sensitive Position No Job Description
General Description:
As the Senior HVAC Technician, this position will be required to perform operation, maintenance, repair and installation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning [HVAC] systems and other related components.If needed, campus may vary.

*This position is not eligible for telework.*


Duties and Tasks:
  • Supervise contracted HVAC work.
  • Maintain HVAC equipment and systems, correct problems, and perform new HVAC installations in compliance with applicable codes.
  • Provide the most economical and safest HVAC service to campus.
  • Complete work orders with priorities approved by immediate supervisor.
  • Independently handle emergency work on weekends and holidays.
  • Lead other HVAC technicians and other trades staff with priorities approved by immediate supervisor, handle emergency work on weekends and holidays
  • Perform maintenance work, troubleshoot and repair systems.
  • Support emergency operations and take lead with campuses HVAC contractor’s.
Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs:
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of maintenance, repair and replacement of HVAC equipment.
  • Ability to repair and maintain a variety of equipment to include, but not limited to, air conditioning, boilers, air-handlers, fan coil units, pumps, valves, controllers (both DDC & Pneumatic), motors, starters, refrigeration and automated control systems.
  • Ability to follow verbal instruction and work independently.
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions independently.
  • Proficient in the use of hand and electric tools as well as service manuals and all diagnostic equipment related to the trade.
  • Ability to move/lift 50 Ibs. on a regular basis.
  • Ability to function in close quarters or cramped environments.
  • Ability to operate all required equipment.

Minimum Work Experience:
  • Unrestricted Valid driver’s license in good standing with good driving record
  • Commercial HVAC Training
  • Experience in energy management and mechanical systems.
  • Experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC equipment and preventive maintenance operation
  • Experience in multiple Automatic controls/building management computerized controls or equivalent applicable experience or training.
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
  • Refrigeration Certificate
  • Journeymen license/HVAC Trade license
  • Niagara EMS certification
  • Encelium lighting certification
  • Experience working from Mechanical drawings and building blueprints
  • Experience on operation and maintenance of chiIIer, heat pumps, air handlers, geothermal system

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel
Maybe required to travel between NOVA campuses, if needed.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_4470P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/19/2026 Job Close Date 07/05/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
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