Vacancy 2026-27: HVAC Technician/Maintenance Worker

HVAC Technician/Maintenance Worker

Reports to: Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations

FLSA: Exempt

Classification

N6 Scale - 260 days per year, 8 hours per day.

2026-2027 Salary Scales

Summary

The HVAC Technician/Maintenance Worker will be required to install, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment.  Also requires the ability to use our BAS (Building Automated System) to monitor the systems in all Augusta County Schools. 

Qualifications 

• Must possess a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• At least one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License
• CFC Certification (Type I/II) required.
• CFC Type Universal preferred.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Learn locations of all HVAC equipment and how they relate to each building. 
2. Maintain and repair all HVAC equipment and components to manufacturer recommendations, i.e. valves, motors, belts, bearings, filters, and lubrication etc.
3. Learn the basics of equipment management controls to be able to start, stop, seek status or change conditions on HVAC systems.
4. Complete and close out Work Orders on our online system.
5. Must be able to replace bearings and seals on centrifugal pumps, change bearings on fan systems, motors and pump shafts. 
6. Need to be able to run the Boiler plant and Chiller plants to maintain system temperatures and equipment run times through the BAS system. 
7. Must be familiar with cooling tower operations and repair potential problems.
8. Boiler Troubleshooting, Repair, and Cleaning Experience would be very valuable and preferred, but not required.
9. Must be able to service, install, repair and replace Single and Three Phase refrigeration systems including mini-splits, split systems, chillers and packaged units, etc.

General Duties and Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates punctuality and observes assigned working hours.  
2. Demonstrates reliable, regular attendance.
3. Adheres to and promotes policy, regulations, and procedures as established in Augusta County Public School’s Administrative Manual.
4. Demonstrates a positive attitude as it relates to the work environment.
5. Demonstrates appropriate dress, proper hygiene, personal appearance, and conduct at all times.
6. Demonstrates ability to work “on their own” by showing initiative, but also able to work well with others.
7. Recognizes and reports potential health / safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel.
8. Demonstrates ability to work outside of assigned working areas when asked.
9. Demonstrates willingness to work beyond normal contract time when emergency conditions develop, including afterhours and/or weekends when needed.  Demonstrates flexibility in work assignments and schedule.
10. Maintains a neat, organized, and safe work area.  Follows correct safety procedures in performing assignments.
11. Demonstrates respect for other workers’ tools and workplace.
12. Cooperates with fellow employees and shows willingness and ability to help others.  Works effectively as a team member.
13. Works with other school personnel in a cooperative manner.
14. Informs and communicates with school personnel (administrators / staff/custodial teams) concerning status of work order requests.
15. Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism in all communications.
16. Maintains good rapport with school patrons / general public.
17. Practices and upholds standards of confidentiality of work related matters.
18. Attends required meetings, programs, and activities.
19. Demonstrates ability to work and communicate with subcontractors in planning, scheduling, and completing work assignments.
20. Demonstrates willingness to pursue professional development, training, and growth opportunities.
21. Demonstrates problem-solving skills and abilities.
22. Demonstrates ability to make decisions.
23. Demonstrates basic computer skills for clocking in/out, e-mailing, other correspondence preparation, and equipment service/repair recordkeeping.
24. Must have a driver license and be in good standing.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

1. LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and work order requests.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  The ability to use a computer, as needed.
2. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
3. REASONING ABILITY - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to apply problem solving skills in analyzing and resolving encountered problems.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the School Board's policy and administrative regulations for evaluation of professional personnel. 

THE AUGUSTA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER