Title: HVAC Technician Lead

VP Area: Administration & Finance - UMW

Department: HVAC

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $51,069 - $55,000

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a HVAC Technician Lead. In this role, you will perform highly skilled repair, maintenance and/or installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in one or more of the following modes: serves as project leader; serves as team leader and/or team member; works independently to provide senior-level HVAC work. Backup EMS technician and HVAC Manager in their absence and become gas fitter certified.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC operation, repair, maintenance, and installation.
• Advanced skills in the use of HVAC diagnostic equipment and hand tools.
• Demonstrated ability to install, repair, and maintain HVAC systems.
• Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot and diagnose repair problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work in confined spaces.
• Demonstrated ability to work from heights, and from ladders and scaffolding.
• Demonstrated ability to lift and carry equipment and tools.

Required Experience:

• Extensive experience in HVAC operation, repair, maintenance, and installation.

Additional Considerations:

EDUCATION

• High school/GED or related experience.
  
• Vocational training or course work in HVAC/R.
  

Experience

• Experience with Building Automation Systems, Automated Logic WebCTRL, Trane Tracer Summit, and Johnson Controls Metasys.
  
  

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Journeyman/Master's License in HVAC.

Special Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority first review of applications will be conducted on applications submitted by March 22, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date.

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. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the AA/EEO officer of the University. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.