Master HVAC Technician

Salary : $67,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually Location : Yorktown, VA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 21MHT-2049 Department: Public Works - Administration Division: PW-FM/BUILDING TRADES Opening Date: 10/10/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Description Performs highly skilled work in the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems in County buildings and facilities, to include installation and alteration. Develops preventative maintenance programs and schedules preventative maintenance inspections of equipment and related systems for all County buildings. Estimates time and materials needed for project completion and maintains an inventory of materials and supplies. Work is performed under minimal supervision. Monitors building automation control systems to ensure employee comfort. Responds to HVAC service problems; diagnoses and repairs problems. Installs, programs and repairs building automation control systems. Maintains computerized log of repairs and maintenance. Performs scheduled cleaning and servicing on boilers, heating and air conditioning systems, replacing or repairing parts, as appropriate. Inspects, maintains, and repairs ice machines, water coolers, refrigerators, and freezers, vent and exhaust systems, pumps, clothes washers, dryers, gas and electric ranges, etc. Fabricates and installs sheet metal transitions and ducts; sizes and locates HVAC systems ducts and registers; calculates and makes adjustments in air balancing; performs necessary repairs to ducts for air balancing such as installing dampers, insulating ducts and adding supply or return registers. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by vocational/technical training in refrigeration and heating trades, and 6 years of experience in residential, commercial, and/or industrial air conditioning and heating work. Successful completion of a 4 year accredited HVAC apprentice program. Incumbent must be available to respond to calls for service after normal working hours on a rotational basis. This position is considered an essential position which requires the individual to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Registered by Commonwealth of Virginia as a Master HVAC Tradesman. Requires a Master Gas Fitter's Card. Requires Type I and Type II Refrigerant Certifications. Applicants who are registered as Journeyman HVAC Technicians by the Commonwealth of Virginia may be considered for the Journeyman level position with an advertised salary range of $48,547 to $64,769, depending on qualifications. Please see the job description below if applicable. Supplemental Information Thorough knowledge of the common methods, tools, and equipment used in HVAC installation and repair work. Thorough knowledge of applicable codes. Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards and occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skill in performing highly skilled HVAC work. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, sketches, and drawings. Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including heating and air conditioning systems, mechanics tools, sheet metal tools, pneumatic tools, amp meters, volt meters, drills, saws, etc. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Work involves a great deal of bending, stooping, standing, and lifting between 50-75 pounds. For a more detailed description of the Master HVAC Technician: For a more detailed description of the Journeyman HVAC Technician: To view our Total Compensation Calculator, click The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave. 01 Which best describes your level of education? No Diploma/GED High School/GED Some college or technical/vocational training related to HVAC College degree or technical/vocational certificate 02 List the name of the certificate program or degree in the HVAC field you have completed. If you have not completed a certificate or degree program, list the number of course hours you have completed as of the date of your application. If this does not apply to your level of education, type "N/A". 03 How many years of experience do you have performing skilled trades work at the master HVAC tradesman level involving heating, ventilation and air conditioning installation, maintenance, and repairs? None Less than 2 years 2 to 5 years 6 years or more 04 If you are not registered as a Master HVAC Tradesman, how many years of experience do you have performing skilled trades work at the Journeyman HVAC tradesman level involving heating, ventilation and air conditioning installation, maintenance, and repairs? None Less than 2 years 2 to 3 years 4 Or More Years 05 Select the valid certifications or licenses you currently hold from the choices below. (Check all that apply) Journeyman HVAC Tradesman issued by the Commonwealth of VA Master HVAC Tradesman issued by the Commonwealth of VA Master Gas Fitter's Card EPA 608 Type I Refrigerant Certification EPA 608 Type II Refrigerant Certification EPA Universal Certification I do not have these certifications/registrations 06 Which of the following best describes your experience installing, using and programming Direct Digital Controls and/or Building Automation Systems? No Experience Some Experience Experienced Expert 07 How many years of experience do you have working with Staefa and/or Tridium controls? None Less Than 2 Years 2 To 4 Years 5 Or More Years 08 List the specific types of HVAC equipment you have maintained and repaired? 09 How many years of training and/or experience do you have reading and interpreting plans, specifications and blueprints? None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more 10 Have you developed or assisted in developing preventive maintenance programs for heating and air conditioning equipment? Yes No 11 Which of the following best describes your experience using computerized work order/asset management systems? No Experience Some Experience Experienced Expert 12 Do you have a valid driver's license from the Commonwealth of Virginia? Yes No 13 If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Additionally, you will be required to be on the division's on-call rotation list. Are you able to comply with this provision? Yes No 14 Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A. 15 Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools) Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10