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HVAC Install/Repair Tech

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title HVAC Install/Repair Tech
Position Number 00784A
Department FAC MNGT MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job
EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers
Job Description
To maintain all boilers, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration system and all associated equipment, to its maximum capability at journeyman level. To operate energy management control system in an efficient manner.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Extensive working knowledge of boilers, heating, ventilating and air conditioning operations. Must be able to repair and perform maintenance on institutional type equipment. Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints. Demonstrated ability to solve problems with chillers, boilers, heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record. Successful completion of refrigerant transition and recovery course. Certified Universal type.
Education or training
Journeyman’s license required.
Level and type of experience
Extensive heating, ventilating and air conditioning, boiler equipment repair and maintenance.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Master mechanical license and considerable experience installing and performing maintenance and repair on commercial type HVAC equipment. Heating, air conditioning and/ or boiler trade school.
Conditions of Employment
This position is designated essential personnel for emergency closings.

The holder of this position is also subject serving on a schedule to be called back to work during non-work hours. In such an event, this position is required to respond to after-hours calls and will carry an ODU cell phone on a rotational basis. While serving as the after-hours call-back person, the individual must remain available by telephone, text, or pager while off site and respond to any message within fifteen (15) minutes.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S02578
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 03/25/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
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Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of institutional HVAC equipment including chillers, boilers, air handlers, cooling towers along with digital/pneumatic controls and building automation systems?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have an HVAC Type Universal certification?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please describe your experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC, mechanical, and electrical equipment and their associated controls.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Do you have a HVAC Masters or Journeyman's license issued by the state of Virginia?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Other Document
  4. Yellow Layoff Form
  5. Blue Layoff Card
  6. AHP Letter