Senior HVAC Mechanic

Facilities Management's Health System Physical Plant at the University of Virginia is seeking an experienced Senior HVAC Mechanic who provides expertise in the HVAC field. The incumbent will inspect, provide skilled repair, maintenance, and installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The Senior HVAC Mechanic establishes schedules for preventive maintenance of equipment and provides technical guidance and trains lower-level mechanics and/or apprentices. This role handles complex assignments and troubleshooting and serves as a senior worker in teams.

Why Join UVA Facilities Management:

• Year-round stability: full-time, local work with no travel or seasonal layoffs

• Professional development: support for licensure, continuing education, and advancement through UVA training and apprenticeship programs

• Strong community: a collaborative, service-oriented team that values craftsmanship, communication, and safety

• Great benefits: health, dental, retirement, and educational benefits for you and/or your family

• Meaningful work: every task directly supports students, faculty, and staff across UVA's residential community

Duties Include:

• Determine priorities for emergency service calls to maintain HVAC service to critical areas and to avoid the destruction of property.

• Perform HVAC repairs and preventative maintenance on a variety of refrigeration equipment.

• Foster a safe work environment by instructing and monitoring compliance of OSHA, BOCA, federal, state, and local regulations.

• Inform customers of job status, reasons for and duration of expected delays, as well as refer customers to the supervisor when appropriate.

• Provide technical guidance and instruction and inspect completed work.

• Maintain accurate daily logs of jobs and time tickets, as well as purchase orders for parts.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• A minimum of seven years of HVAC experience is required.

• Experience working in a hospital or clinical environment experience is strongly preferred.

• Experience with HVAC controls and building automation systems a plus.

• Chiller and boiler equipment experience a plus.

• Journeyman or higher HVAC license required. Valid Driver's License.

For this position, the selected candidate will need to complete the required background checks prior to the start date of the position.

Compensation:

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $31.00 - $36.00 per hour ($64,480 to $74,880 Annually). This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave

• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs

• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System

• Tuition and professional development benefits

• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year

Selected candidates will be required to complete all required background checks prior to the first day of employment.

Physical Demands:

Requires regular walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, and climbing ladders or stairs, lifting and carrying of various weights. Repetitive motion for grasping, pulling, pushing, and operating hand and power tools; work may occur in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions and environments.

To Apply:

Apply online, search for requisition R0083702. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume

Applications that do not contain all required documents or partial applications will not receive full consideration.

This position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter at hjv5vm@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.