Job Description:

Working Title:

HVAC Installation and Repair Technician 00269

Role Title:

Trades Technician III

Position Number:

00269

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Appointment Type:

Full Time

Type of Posting:

General Public

Is Sensitive Position?:

No

Designated Personnel:

Yes

Responsible Employee:

This position is designated as a "responsible employee" who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement:

This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest:

No

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?:

Yes

If Restricted Position, please paste statement:

This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

Departmental Objective:

Facilities Management is responsible for maintaining campus buildings utilizing the carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC trades as well as housekeeping and floor maintenance.

Purpose of the Position:

This position will provide repair and maintenance to the HVAC equipment and associated motors and controls. This includes chillers, pumps, VFDs, boilers, specialized controls, etc. It will operate energy management systems (Tridium, Trane Summit, Invensys). It will also assist with the set up of preventative maintenance programs. This position will assist in purchasing materials and supplies using small purchase credit card and eVA. It will maintain records for purchases and track inventory.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

Required:

Working knowledge of methods, practices, materials and equipment used in air conditioning and refrigeration maintenance

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems to maintain HVAC systems and related equipment in operating condition

Demonstrated ability to make adjustments to thermostats, gauges, valves, motors and other devices to maintain equipment in proper working order and to document the equipment service records

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to be on-call on a rotational basis

Ability to work Monday - Friday, 2 pm - 11 pm

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Journeyman HVAC license or ability to acquire within 24 months of start date. Universal EPA Certification

Experience Required: Considerable experience in HVAC trade at the journeyman level.

Additional Consideration(s):

Associate's degree in related field. Master HVAC license.

Experience with energy management/building automation systems.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Role Code:

79033

Conditions of Employment:

This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period;This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and CNU employee benefits;Selected candidate must attend 3-day New Employee Orientation Program.
Selected candidate must have the ability to be on-call on a rotational basis;


Selected candidate must have the ability to work Monday - Friday, 2 pm - 11 pm.

Posting Number:

PS542P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Date:

09/10/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a Continuous Recruitment. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants will be notified when their application is no longer active. Continuous Recruitment may be closed at any time.


Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.


CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North - 301 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).


Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms with their application, in order to receive credit.


Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.


In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.


CNU, an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), is fully committed to access and opportunity.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/11776

EEO/Diversity Statement(s):

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity. Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement:

Apply Now