Heating and Air Conditioning Technician

Requisition ID: 48672Work Location: Public Works - Municipal CenterPay Range: G.20; $44,678.40 - $69,243.20Starting Salary: Depending upon QualificationsWork Schedule: (4) Day Work Week : Mon - Thurs or Tuesday - Friday 6am - 4:30 pmPart Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 3/17/26Application Deadline: Job Duties:We are hiring a Heating and Air Conditioning Technician to maintain, diagnose and repair a wide variety of HVAC equipment. This position will be filled as an HVAC Technician I (G20 $44,678.40 - $69,243.20) or HVAC Technician II (G22 $49,254.40 - $76,336.00) depending on qualifications of the selected candidates.Duties include, but are not limited to the following:Maintain and repair air handling units, packaged roof top units, gas furnaces, pumps, motors, valves, bearing assemblies, boilers, chillers, exhaust fans, heat pumps, vav units, dedicated outside air units, variable frequency drives, heat exchangers, mini-split systems, hydronic piping systems, geo-thermal heat pumps & VRF systemsReplace and repair piping, valves & compressorsOperate building automation systems using a laptop computerClean ductwork, vents, replace air filters & fabricate sheet metalOrder parts, equipment & suppliesContact customers, contractors and vendors. Maintain an open line of communication with them.Perform daily building checks on HVAC systems within the assigned buildings. Take corrective and preventive action as appropriate.The ideal candidate will have broad experience in equipment replacement, including rooftop units, compressors, and water/geo-thermal heat pumps. Proficient in maintaining pumps, motors, gas furnaces, and commercial refrigeration systems, with strong knowledge of building automation systems and variable frequency drives. A self-starter who can independently manage projects from start to finish, with strong communication and customer service skills.The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, and holiday and paid leave.Join the City of Virginia Beach and apply today!Official City Job Description:https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Heating-and-Air-Conditioning-Technician-II-00440.pdfWorking Conditions:https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.004127.1.pdfMinimum Requirements:HVAC Technician I Minimums: High school or GED plus two (2) years' experience in fields, such as heating and air conditioning repair and maintenance, which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities and associated with such positions as air conditioning mechanic helper, heating/air conditioning/refrigeration technician, or HVAC apprentice; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver's license.HVAC Technician II Minimums: High school or GED plus four (4) years experience in fields, such as heating and air conditioning repair and maintenance, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as Heating and Air Conditioning Technician I; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical. May require a Commercial drivers license.Additional Requirements:DMV Transcript: RequiredCDL: Not Required DOT History: Not Required CPS Check: Not RequiredPhysical: Required Respirator: Not RequiredPolygraph Review: Not RequiredPsychological Screening: Not RequiredAttachments Required: Preferences:HVAC equipment replacement experienceExperience with operating and maintaining pumps and motorsExperience with building automation systemsExperience with compressor replacementExperience with water source heat pumpsCustomer service experienceExperience repairing commercial refrigeration systemsUniversal refrigeration experienceUniversal Refrigerant CertificationExperience repairing gas furnacesExperience repairing variable frequency drivesExperience with geo-thermal heat pumpsExperience with roof top unit replacementProficient with silver brazingSelf starter with the ability to complete repair projects from beginning to end with minimal supervisionStrong communication and customer service skillsSpecial Instructions:Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.