HVAC Refrigeration Technician

Salary

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-56951

Department

Department of General Services

Division

GS HVAC/Env Cont Sctn

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

97730

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00153810

Bureau / Division

HVAC/Environmental Control Section

Worksite Address

607 South Drive

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Chelsea Hess

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The HVAC Refrigeration Technician position with the Energy Resource Management Office offers a chance to support safe and efficient building operations. This role keeps vital equipment running at its best by solving problems and maintaining complex systems. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while helping ensure comfort and reliability across facilities. Join a team that values skill, teamwork, and dedication.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position identifies, troubleshoots, and repairs complex HVAC and refrigeration equipment in a variety of facilities. It supports system reliability through maintenance, testing, and collaboration with automation technicians and other trades. As a HVAC Refrigeration Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on specialized HVAC systems in controlled environments
• System Repairs: Diagnose issues, replace components, and restore operation of chillers, boilers, pumps, and air handling units
• Technical Troubleshooting: Use test instruments to identify electrical, mechanical, and control system problems
• Pipefitting Work: Install, inspect, and repair piping systems including valves, insulation, and hydronic components
• BAS Interaction: Access building automation systems to review trends, evaluate performance, and recommend adjustments
• Refrigerant Compliance: Recover, recycle, and document refrigerant handling in accordance with EPA regulations

This position is considered essential. You will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the HVAC and Building Automation Technician trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, units, and equipment including one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls.

Special Requirements:

• You must obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification from an approved provider within 6 months of employment.
• This position requires an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.