HVAC Helper

HVAC Helper

Assists in the maintenance and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC systems. Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and related components; assists senior mechanics with maintenance responsibilities; provides critical field information to other HVAC mechanics and technicians to facilitate repairs and troubleshooting of systems.

Hiring Salary: up to $45,000 commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in the safe use of power and hand tools.
• Ability to climb ladders, work over-head, maneuver in tight and confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in extreme environments - Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
• Valid Virginia Drivers License and two (2) years of driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Universal EPA Certification - Experience with HVAC maintenance, installation, or repair.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position has been designated as essential to the operation of the department, will require reporting to work when the University is officially closed and is subject to overtime.
• The incumbent will be required to participate in Facilities Management on-call program.

Job Duties:

• 50% - HVAC Assistance: Assist in the maintenance and repair of HVAC, Boiler, and Hot Water Systems. Provide tools and assistance to HVAC technicians. Hold ladders, open hatches, remove bolts and screws, lock-out electrical, gas, steam, and water utilities. Provide temperature, voltage, and amperage readings to senior technicians. Bring parts necessary to effect repairs to job sites.
• 25% - HVAC Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of HVAC equipment and systems. Replace filters, belts, worn components. Clean evaporator and condenser coils. Clean control cabinets. Take temperature and pressure readings. Provide equipment information to supervisor and senior technicians.
• 15% - HVAC Site Preparation: Setup and transport HVAC equipment and tools to job site. Assist with job-site clean-up. Coordinates repairs with building occupants. Assists contractors and provides access to university buildings.
• 5% - Work Administration: Work order system is used effectively and in a timely fashion for all corrective work identified and reported. Work order documentation and customer response cards are completed and submitted in a timely manner. Corrective action is taken as required on the work orders with minimal callbacks. Consistently advises supervisor of required follow-up actions.
• 5% - Other Duties: Other duties assigned are conducted in an expeditious and professional manner.

Physical Demands:

• Climbing – Frequently
• Sedentary Work – Occasionally
• Stooping – Frequently
• Light Work – Frequently
• Mechanics, Skilled Tradespeople Machine Operators (without inspection) - Constantly
• Balancing – Frequently
• Medium Work – Frequently
• Mobile Equipment Operators – Frequently
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. - Constantly
• Crouching – Frequently
• Heavy Work – Occasionally
• The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. – Occasionally
• Kneeling – Frequently
• Very heavy work – Occasionally
• The worker is subject to potential exposure to high noise areas or impact noise such as moving machinery – Occasionally
• Crawling – Occasionally
• The worker is subject to vibration – Occasionally
• Reaching – Frequently
• The worker is subject to hazards – Occasionally
• Standing – Frequently
• The worker is subject to atmosphere conditions – Occasionally
• Walking – Frequently
• The worker is subject to oils – Occasionally
• The worker is required to wear personal protective equipment – Constantly
• Pushing – Frequently
• Pulling – Frequently
• Lifting – Frequently
• Grasping – Frequently
• Feeling – Frequently
• Talking – Frequently
• Hearing – Frequently
• Repetitive Motion - Occasionally

Job Profile: JP0319 - Trades Technician IV - Nonexempt - Salary - S06

Compensation Grade: S06

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-08-17

Position Restrictions: Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

Equal Opportunity Employer