Title: HVAC Installation & Repair Technician

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: $45,000 - $60,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location:Blackstone, FTBAR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This position will be located in Blackstone, VA working on the Fort Barfoot base. Fort Barfoot is a medium-sized federal installation of 41,000 acres, 2,000,000 SF of buildings, and numerous ranges and is operated by the VaARNG for training Reserve Component, active Army, and other unit services. The Directorate of Public Works is responsible for the operation and maintenance of real property at the Maneuver Training Center, Fort Barfoot and State Military Reservation, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Purpose of Position:

To perform installation and maintenance of various complex HVAC-R Systems for MTC, Fort Barfoot, and other VAANG Facilities.

Job Duties:

• Performs inspections and surveys of various facility and electrical systems to determine status and requirements for programming of maintenance and repair work;
• Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains a wide range of complex HVAC-R systems, equipment and controllers;
• Installs new complex HVAC-R systems, equipment and Controlling Systems Independently;
• Ensures all work complies with IMC, BOCA, local codes, and OSHA Requirements;
• Directs lower level trades technicians with installation conduit, wire, motors, controls, alarms, and various HVAC-R type equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC-R systems;

Considerable knowledge of operations and installation of a variety of high pressure piping, steam, hot water, hot air heating systems;

Knowledge of basic safety and OSHA procedures and regulations;

Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and confined spaces;

Ability to carry, lift and place into position equipment weighing 50 pounds while wearing protective/safety equipment in all weather conditions;

Extensive journey level experience in heating equipment, pipefitting and air conditioning / heat pump installation and repair;

Must have a valid Virginia Driver's License;

EPA Section 608 Technician Certification.

Additional Considerations

HVAC license preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver's License for the duration of employment.

Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.