Job Announcement

Fairfax County Government Facilities Management Department is seeking a skilled Service Technician II with experience in the Commercial HVAC and Refrigeration industry. Performs repairs and maintenance to a variety of equipment including refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, compressors, commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers and humidifiers. Also plans and coordinates the activities of the HVAC work force in the repair, inspection, maintenance, and installation of commercial HVAC equipment and control systems; serves as a lead mechanic, assisting technicians in diagnosing and repairing equipment with unusual or very difficult problems and related components. Reviews incoming maintenance requests and completed work orders. Performs related duties as required; duties are performed under general supervision. This position is considered essential personnel, on-call or alternate shifts may be necessary to complete work assignments.

Note: Multiple positions will be filled from this ad.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: 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 ventilating, and five years of progressively responsible air conditioning or HVAC experience; or completion of an apprentice-level vocational training program in air conditioning; plus three years of progressively responsible air conditioning or HVAC experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid state motor vehicle license;
• Universal refrigerant recovery license;
• Minimum of valid journeyman license from the state of Virginia.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background, driving record check, and physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.
This position is considered essential personnel and may be subject to overtime, on-call, and weekend rotation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid journeyman's HVAC license from the state of Virginia. A Universal Refrigerant Recovery License. At least 4 years of field experience, ability to read control blue prints, experience diagnosing controls. Experience using tools of the trade and experience estimating time and materials needed to complete a job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires one to be able to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, type on a keyboard, and lift 75 pounds with assistance of dolly or by staff or lifting device. Must be able to climb extension ladder and scaffolds up to 50 ft in height. Must be able to bend, stoop and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
HVAC assessment test, a practical exercise, and a panel interview.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314 . EEO/AA/TTY.