Title: Facilities Technician - HVAC
State Role Title: Trades Technician III
Hiring Range: $48,000-52,000
Pay Band:
Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Location: CSC General
Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Facilities Overview
The facilities team at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation acts as a safeguard for the Foundation's physical assets and operational continuity. By proactively managing facility systems, the role transforms maintenance from a reactive expense into a strategic advantage that protects the bottom line. Our teams work diligently to ensure that our spaces are safe, functional and properly maintained for staff, guests, community and stakeholders.
Job Duties
This role functions as a Facilities Technician with a background in HVAC and Climate Control with a focus on high-precision environments.
Climate & Artifact Preservation: Manages temperature and humidity for the building and specialized "micro-climate" systems for artifact cases to ensure air quality and preservation standards.
System Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoots complex electrical and mechanical HVAC components, including the removal and replacement of motors, fans, and compressors.
Preventive Maintenance (PM): Performs routine servicing such as freon charging, belt/filter changes, and critical boiler blow-downs to prevent system failure.
BAS Monitoring: Utilizes Building Automation Systems (BAS) to remotely monitor and adjust HVAC, humidity, and boiler performance.
Multi-Trade Support: Provides cross-functional assistance for electrical, plumbing, and general facility repairs (drywall, paint, and doors) as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of all aspects of heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems operation, repair, maintenance and installation.
- Skills in the use of HVAC diagnostic equipment and hand tools.
- Demonstrated ability to install, repair, and maintain various HVAC systems. Such as Chillers, Boilers, Mini-split and Micro-climate systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose repair problems using schematics, blueprints and manuals.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, and all weather conditions.
- Experience with or ability to learn BAS controls systems.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work using CMMS.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of other skilled trades, to include plumbing, electrical, carpentry and masonry repairs.
Additional Considerations
Education, training and certification in the skilled trades would be helpful in this position.
HVAC certification and work experience is preferred.
Special Instructions
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.
Contact Information
Name: Lee Shelhorse
Phone: 7572534553
Email: leeann.shelhorse@jyf.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.