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Senior HVAC Technician
Virginia’s Community CollegesFairfax 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:
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.
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 QualificationsKSAs:
- 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:
- 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
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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