Lead HVAC Technician

Posting Details

Posting Summary


Working Title
Lead HVAC Technician


Role Title
Trades Technician IV


Role Code
79034-SW


FLSA
Exempt


Pay Band
04


Position Number
29700046


Agency
Germanna Community College


Division
Germanna Community College (Div)


Work Location
Spotsylvania - 177


Hiring Range
$71,027-$78,919 Annually Plus Full State Benefits


Emergency/Essential Personnel
Yes


EEO Category
7-Skilled Craft


Full Time or Part Time
Full Time


Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule


Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Or as Scheduled .


Please Note: This position requires an ability to serve as essential personnel and report to work within one hour of being called in after normal business hours, including weekends and holidays.

Sensitive Position
Yes


Job Description

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

The Lead HVAC Technician supports Germanna Community College's mission by ensuring campus facilities and building systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. This position leads the operation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of HVAC and related building systems, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs, to maintain a safe, comfortable, and productive learning environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs daily inspections of equipment; maintains accurate service records; works with contractors to maintain equipment.
• Building automation system to include temperature control, equipment operation, assigns start/stop commands; understands Sage Programming Language, Tridium Logic. Writes programming for equipment operation.
• Develops, coordinates and follows a schedule of preventative maintenance and maintenance projects.
• Performance Management
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

• Working knowledge of facility maintenance principles, materials, methods, and current industry trends, including the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance, diagnose problems, and repair building systems and associated equipment using a variety of hand, power, and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA workplace safety standards and the ability to read and interpret operating manuals, technical specifications, and related documentation.
• Ability to supervise and inspect the work of others, establish priorities, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports.
• Education, technical training, and/or experience in facility maintenance, including building systems, equipment repair, and workplace safety practices.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers, maintenance management software, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and related technology.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department heads, vendors, and public officials.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.

Additional Considerations

• Vocational training or coursework in HVAC installation, maintenance and repair
• Universal CFC certification

Operation of a State Vehicle
No


Supervises Employees
Yes


Required Travel


Travel between campuses can be required.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
CLS_4569P


Recruitment Type
Agency Employee Only - E


Number of Vacancies
1


Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
07/07/2026


Job Close Date
07/12/2026


Open Until Filled

Agency Website




Contact Name
Joshua Cave


Email
View email address on click.appcast.io


Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants


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: or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io

Additional Information

Please Note: This position is open to current Germanna Community College employees only and alsohas the potential to supervise 1-2 employees.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer


The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

EEO Statement


The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement


The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement


VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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