Senior HVAC Mechanic

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. 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: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: 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. Licensure: Journeyman or higher HVAC license required. Valid Driver's License. Compensation: The anticipated hiring range for this position is $29.00 - $34.00 per hour ($60,320 - $70,720 per year). New hires to the University are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. 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 and health screens prior to the first day of employment. Physical demands: The employee must be able to variously sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, lift, pull, and use both hands-on repetitive tasks (including overhead tasks). The employee must have normal vision and hearing (correctable), and for some areas of employment, color vision and sense of smell.