Ventilation Technician

About the role

VCU’s Facilities Management Department is seeking a Ventilation Technician to support Facilities Operations. The department delivers timely, quality workmanship and service in a cost-effective manner to support the university’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building infrastructure, primarily exhaust and fume hood systems, to ensure efficient operation of Zone facilities
• Provide exemplary customer service to faculty, staff, and students
• Identify and document system deficiencies using diagnostic tools and advise management of priority tasks
• Maximize system availability and minimize unscheduled downtime through quality workmanship
• Independently assign, respond to, and complete service work orders for fume hood and exhaust systems, electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, motors, motor starters, low voltage controls, and other electrical/mechanical equipment
• Independently perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on fume hood and exhaust systems, motors, electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, and other electrical/mechanical equipment
• Advise supervision on equipment maintenance tasks and priority needs
• Communicate orally and in writing with building occupants and supervision regarding work schedules, system problems, estimated completion times, and impacts on occupant safety and comfort
• Maintain records of equipment services and repairs
• Provide work site guidance and direction to other zone team members
• Assist lesser skilled team members in developing their technical abilities
• Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and drawings
• Work and be on-call during inclement weather and emergencies
• Assume rotating on-call responsibility

Requirements

• Several years of experience in commercial/institutional electrical or mechanical maintenance
• Electrical or HVAC courses I, II, III, code classes, basic and advanced training, or equivalent combination of experience and trade/craft training
• State of Virginia Journeyman Electrical or HVAC License required, or the ability to obtain within the first year of service
• Ability to diagnose, repair, service, and install a wide variety of electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to supervision, employees, and customers
• Knowledge of appropriate building codes
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and power equipment
• Valid Driver’s License required
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Ability to be on-call required
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a diverse university community, or a commitment to do so

Pay

$70,000 ($33.65/hr) – $75,000 ($36.05/hr) + up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus