HVAC Technician

Episcopal High School in Alexandria Virginia, is seeking a full-time HVAC technician to assist the HVAC Lead with troubleshooting, installing, repairing, servicing, and overhauling commercial and residential HVAC and associated equipment, performing journeyman level work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the HVAC Lead with installing and repairing motors, motor controllers and associated electrical pilot control devices.
• Assists the HVAC Lead with installing sheet metal accessories and equipment, including air handlers, exhaust fans, fire dampers, louvers, etc.
• Assists in the maintenance and administration of water treatment as appropriate to HVAC systems.
• Assists the HVAC Lead with performing chemical tests to maintain chemical control.
• Must be available to work overtime as required, including weekends and possible after-hours shifts, to ensure operational needs are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Required to inspect crawl spaces, attics, laboratories, ventilation equipment, mechanical rooms, mechanical shafts, sub basements and confined, isolated areas, including manholes and steam tunnels.
• Risk exposure to asbestos, toxic vapors, heat, cold, height and accumulated dirt.
• May be required to use personal vehicle for School purposes.
• Will work as a team member responsible for the overall operation, safety and events coordination for a boarding school, will need to help with school setups and snow removal.

Prerequisites and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years industry experience with a strong knowledge of electrical trade and the ability to read shop and field drawings
• Must have basic working knowledge of computers
• Must have basic knowledge of parts inventories and warehousing
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Ability to lift 100+ pounds and position heavy equipment and materials
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license
• Successful completion of a criminal records fingerprint background check