00034/00759-HVAC Technician II (Multi-Hire)

Title: 00034/00759-HVAC Technician II (Multi-Hire)

Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience

Pay Band: 

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University’s Department of Facilities Management provides a campus environment that is conductive to working and learning through systematic maintenance, repair and renovation and construction of campus buildings, facilities and infrastructure.

The department invites applications for the position of HVAC Technician. HVAC Technician’s repair and maintain campus facilities.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

1. Inform HVAC Supervisor of large repairs needed and in preparation of the bids for acquiring HVAC contractors to accomplish such repairs.
2. Analyzes, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs HVAC systems including chiller (all types), condensers, cooling towers, water treatment, compressors, pneumatic and digital controls, not and chilled water distribution and various types of natural gas and oil fired boilers.
3. Test efficiency of systems with instruments and makes adjustments and makes adjustments to thermostatic controls and blowers.
Inspects and operates HVAC units and machinery to determine that all are functioning properly.
4. Read and interpret diagrams, sketches and job specifications related to air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and apply information from technical literature.
5. Use Facilities Work Management computerized system (TMA) to process work-orders.
6. Prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
7. Skill in use and operation of test and diagnostic HVAC equipment.

EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Demonstrated experience with various HVAC operational duties to include installation of systems and components.
2. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems.
3. Demonstrated ability to monitor and maintain quality HVAC controls standards.
4. EPA 608 Certification – Type II & III (Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Journeyman HVAC license.

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.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.