Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
The Lead HVAC Technician performs and leads the operation, maintenance, repair, installation, and inspection of commercial HVAC and related building systems. The position serves as the College’s lead technical resource for HVAC systems, supervises assigned trades staff, and coordinates contracted HVAC services. As a member of the Facilities leadership team, the position participates in planning, budgeting, work prioritization, preventive maintenance strategy, equipment replacement planning, contractor management, and identification of long-term facility needs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate as a member of the Facilities leadership team in operational planning, priority setting, budgeting, and decision-making.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install commercial HVAC equipment and related building systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer requirements.
- Inspect HVAC equipment and systems, identify deficiencies, and perform or coordinate corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Diagnose complex HVAC, mechanical, controls, and Building Automation System issues and determine appropriate corrective action.
- Develop, coordinate, and carry out preventive maintenance schedules and HVAC maintenance projects.
- Supervise assigned HVAC technicians and other trades staff, including assigning and prioritizing work, providing technical direction and training, monitoring performance, reviewing completed work, participating in performance management, and assisting staff with troubleshooting, safety practices, and equipment operation.
- Coordinate and oversee contracted HVAC work, monitor workmanship and performance, and verify completion in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Operate and maintain Building Automation Systems, including monitoring equipment operation, temperatures, alarms, schedules, and system controls.
- Complete and maintain accurate work orders, equipment records, preventive maintenance documentation, and other required records.
- Develop and manage the HVAC operating budget, including projecting equipment, maintenance, repair, and contract costs; monitoring expenditures; identifying budget variances; and recommending funding priorities.
- Develop and maintain HVAC equipment replacement plans by evaluating system condition, remaining useful life, repair history, operating costs, energy efficiency, and anticipated maintenance needs; recommend priorities for capital investment.
- Evaluate HVAC system performance and recommend operational improvements, energy-efficiency measures, and corrective actions based on equipment condition, reliability, and operating needs.
- Identify emerging facility risks and operational needs and recommend appropriate solutions to Facilities leadership.
- Respond independently to HVAC and building-system emergencies occurring outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Support College emergency operations as required.
- Develop and recommend Facilities procedures, standards, and operating practices related to HVAC operations, preventive maintenance, and building systems.
- Represent Facilities, as assigned, in meetings with contractors, vendors, consultants, College departments, and project teams regarding HVAC and related building systems.
- Travel between Germanna locations as necessary to support facilities operations.
