HVAC Technician I

Salary : $55,417.02 - $96,979.79 Annually
Location : ADULT DETENTION CENTER, 10520 JUDICIAL DR, FAIRFAX (FJ23), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 26-01282
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 08/22/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S19
Posting Type: Open to General Public


Job Announcement


This position performs journey-level and highly skilled maintenance, repair and installation of industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. Additionally, performs work on control systems such as chillers, air conditioners, heat-pumps, oil and gas fired boilers, oil and gas furnaces, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, exhaust air units, make up air units, duct air conveyance systems, variable air volume systems, variable volume temperature systems, multi-zone units, electrical power and control circuits, time clocks, gas piping, fuel oil supply piping, fossil fuel burning device, flu gas systems, condensate pump and drain lines, fan coil units, condensing units, unit heaters, radiant and fan forced heaters, hydronic heating and cooling systems, and complex computer operated direct digital control (DDC), and complex pneumatic control systems. Determines HVAC systems proper operation, trouble shoots malfunctions, calibrates and repairs equipment. Carries out the designated procedures for seasonal start-ups and shut downs of all related equipment. This position works under general direction.

Note:

• Incumbent is considered essential personnel.
• This position is located at the Adult Detention Center and Courthouse.
• This position can be assigned anywhere in the county daily.
• The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and operational needs.
• A flexible working schedule is required as well as call-back and on-call participation.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education plus a two-year technical degree in air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, and ventilation plus two years of progressively responsible air conditioning or HVAC experience or completion of an apprentice-level vocational training program in air conditioning for a total of four years of progressively responsible air conditioning or HVAC experience.


CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

• Valid driver's license
• Universal refrigerant recovery license;
• Possession of a valid journeyman license from the state of Virginia within twelve months of date of appointment to the position.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current possession of valid Journeyman's HVAC License from Virginia (or ability to obtain within 12 months) or Commercial HVAC manufacturer-specific training/certifications
• 2+ years of HVAC field service experience
• Experience or working knowledge of Direct Digital Control (DDC) and Pneumatic Controls Systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), such as Trane Tracer and other related HVAC Controls
• NATE (North American Technician Excellence) and/or HVAC Excellence Certifications
• Working knowledge of local, state, national mechanical, electrical and building codes applicable to commercial HVAC Systems
• OSHA 10/30 or other safety training certifications relevant to electrical/mechanical environments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to climb extension ladder and scaffolds up to 50ft. Must be able to climb step ladders up to 16ft. in height Must be able to stoop, bend, and work in tiring/uncomfortable conditions for extended periods of time. Must bel able to lift up and carry up to 75 lbs. with assistance of dolly, lift or staff. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.


Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io. EEO/AA/TTY.
Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:


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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01


What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02


Have you completed a two-year technical degree in air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, and ventilating?

• Yes
• No

03


Have you completed an apprentice-level vocational training program in air conditioning?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you currently possess a valid Universal Refrigerant recovery license?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you currently possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Journeyman HVAC license?

• Yes
• No

07


If you currently possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Journeyman HVAC license, provide the number of certification. If you do not have a valid HVAC license, enter N/A.
08


Do you possess any Commercial HVAC manufacturer-specific training/certifications? If so enter below. If you do not possess any Commercial HVAC manufacturer-specific training/certifications, enter N/A.
09


Please indicate which HVAC technician certification you possess.

• NATE (North American Technician Excellence)
• HVAC Excellence Certification
• None of the above

10


Do you possess the OSHA 10/30 training certification or other safety training certifications relevant to electrical/mechanical environments?

• Yes, I possess the OSHA 10/30 training certification.
• Yes, I possess other safety training certifications relevant to electrical/mechanical environments.
• No, I do not possess any of the above.

11


If you answered "Yes, I possess other safety training certifications relevant to electrical/mechanical environments." in the previous question, please list the certification below. If this does not apply to you, enter N/A.
12


How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible air conditioning or HVAC experience do you possess?(Progressively responsible experience: Refers to tasks, job duties, or roles that demonstrate growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

13


How many years of full-time equivalent HVAC field service experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

14


Please indicate which of the following HVAC systems/controls you have experience/working knowledge of. Check all that apply.

• Direct Digital Control (DDC)
• Pneumatic Controls Systems
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Other related HVAC controls
• None of the above

15


If you selected "other related HVAC Controls" for the previous question, please list all the related HVAC controls you have knowledge/experience with. If this does not apply to you, enter N/A
16


Are you willing and able to meet the physical requirements of this position with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

17


This position requires the incumbent to work flexible hours including overtime, on-call, and callback duties as necessary to accomplish tasks and deadlines. Are you willing and able to work flexible hours?

• Yes
• No

18


This position can be assigned anywhere in the county daily. The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and operational needs. A flexible working schedule is required as well as call-back and on-call participation. Are you able and willing to meet these conditions?

• Yes
• No

19


This position is considered essential personnel and will require overtime, on-call rotations, etc. Are you willing and able to respond to emergencies outside of normal business hours?

• Yes
• No

Required Question