What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Specialist position at Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
General Responsibilities
This position is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and supervising the operation of the Direct Digital Control (DDC) and conventional Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems in the school division.
Essential Tasks
Must have an extensive knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used to install, repair and maintain Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) controls systems and equipment. Must have a knowledge of energy management systems. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work. Must have the ability to prepare estimates and order materials for maintenance and repair jobs; ability to exercise independent judgment in determining operating conditions; ability to plan, lay out, supervise and inspect the work ofsubordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Education And Experience
Required: High School Diploma or GED. Must have extensive experience installing, programming, and maintaining DDC systems. CFC Certification.
Physical Requirements
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional sitting, balancing, kneeling, and crawling Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, fumes, gases, unpleasant odors, hazards such as moving vehicles, electric current, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
How To Apply
All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Job Posting Link https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1753272918/vbschoolscom/h6czdavpyrytwtgvj9n8/HVACSpc.pdf
Salary Range: From/To
Hourly rate range: $29.17-$41.31
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U16
Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr
Hourly rate range: $29.17-$41.31
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U16
This position is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and supervising the operation of the Direct Digital Control (DDC) and conventional Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems in the school division.
Essential Tasks
- Monitor and control HVAC, Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) systems at applicable facilities.
- Maintain and upgrade DDC programs.
- Maintain as-built control records for district-wide system operation.
- Support craftsmen with troubleshooting HVAC, EMCS, IAQ, and electrical systems.
- Inspect and recommend modifications of HVAC, EMCS and IAQ systems for proper and efficient operation.
- Work closely with Maintenance Service's dispatch to confirm work order validation through EMCS review.
- Coordinate building system schedules and operation with annual district needs such as: individual HVAC Overrides, summer operation, special programs, weekend events, school rental requirements, etc.
- Provide design specifications and budget documents for replacement and new, retrofit, and replacement HVAC, EMCS and IAQ systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and drawings to determine job requirements.
- Attend and participate in meetings for planned projects; attend training classes. Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, scope of work, estimates material, and personnel requirements.
- Schedule and inspect HVAC/R equipment installed by contractors.
- Review plans and specifications for new, retrofit, and replacement HVAC, EMCS, IAQ, and electrical systems.
- Respond to after-hours calls for troubleshooting.
- Assist in monitoring new construction and projects.
- Perform related work as required.
Must have an extensive knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used to install, repair and maintain Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) controls systems and equipment. Must have a knowledge of energy management systems. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work. Must have the ability to prepare estimates and order materials for maintenance and repair jobs; ability to exercise independent judgment in determining operating conditions; ability to plan, lay out, supervise and inspect the work ofsubordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Education And Experience
Required: High School Diploma or GED. Must have extensive experience installing, programming, and maintaining DDC systems. CFC Certification.
Physical Requirements
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional sitting, balancing, kneeling, and crawling Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, fumes, gases, unpleasant odors, hazards such as moving vehicles, electric current, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
How To Apply
All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Job Posting Link https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1753272918/vbschoolscom/h6czdavpyrytwtgvj9n8/HVACSpc.pdf
Salary Range: From/To
Hourly rate range: $29.17-$41.31
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U16
Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr
Hourly rate range: $29.17-$41.31
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U16
Salary : $29 - $41