HVAC Technician II

About the role

At Jefferson Lab you’ll champion cutting‑edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. This position involves coordinating and completing preventive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and ensuring minimal impact to laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks associated with real property assets.
• Perform moderate‑complexity troubleshooting tasks to determine repair strategies.
• Identify and procure required maintenance materials and coordinate preventive/corrective tasks with building occupants.
• Record labor, material, and task status daily in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Maximo.
• Perform preventive maintenance on chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, heat exchangers, heat pumps, air‑conditioning, vacuum pumps, filtration, and gaseous distribution systems.
• Respond to moderately complex corrective maintenance tasks, assess failures, and provide repair strategies.
• Work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a team or independent setting.
• Coordinate tasks with outside groups at the Lab and resolve conflicts to complete work with minimal impact to operations.
• Manage work orders, entering daily updates into the CMMS for labor, material, findings, and status.
• Resolve issues at the lowest level with associates, subcontractors, lab personnel, and other Facilities Management and Logistics staff.
• Respond to emergency after‑hours, weekend, or holiday issues regarding facilities mechanical systems.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience with HVAC systems.
• High School Diploma (additional education may be substituted for experience).
• Solid knowledge of industrial/commercial mechanical and HVAC operation, maintenance, and construction.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Proficiency with tools and equipment of the mechanical and HVAC trade.
• Familiarity with International Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fuel Gas Codes.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to daily tasks with limited direction.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Strong collaborative ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Professional interaction style that promotes respect, cooperation, and high performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time‑off and leave programs (paid parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave).
• 401(k) plan with 9% lab contribution; 100% vested.
• Flexible work arrangements (remote & alternate schedules available).
• Tuition assistance, training, and professional development programs.

Pay

The good‑faith pay range for this role is $58,200 – $83,500 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.