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HVAC Refrigeration Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of General Services

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$45,907 - $69,203

per year

Closes

February 14, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining, repairing, and installing heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration systems in government facilities to keep them running smoothly and safely.

You'll work hands-on with equipment like chillers and boilers, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular checks as part of a team.

It's a great fit for someone with practical experience in mechanical systems who enjoys technical problem-solving and wants stable, full-time work without remote options.

Key Requirements

  • Three years of experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, including one year with commercial or industrial equipment and controls
  • Successful completion of an HVAC and Building Automation Technician trainee program or equivalent
  • Equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls
  • Active motor vehicle license
  • Obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification within 6 months of employment
  • Ability to perform essential job functions, including reporting during emergencies as an essential employee
  • Full-time availability for 37.5 hours per week, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday, with no telework

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about technical and skilled work in the mechanical and electrical installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of HVC and refrigeration systems and equipment?

Apply for this HVAC Technician role in the Department of General Services, Energy Resource Management Office.

We offer an exciting opportunity to share and advance your skills in the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems as part of a team that helps our government operate more efficiently, effectively, and safely.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a difference, this position is for you!


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Requirements

In this role, you will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment that supports an entire facility. This includes chillers, boilers, pumping systems, cooling towers, and other related HVAC equipment. Your duties will include:

  • Maintain, inspect, repair, and install HVAC systems and equipment.
  • Perform equipment assessments to determine the useful life of equipment by reviewing preventative maintenance repair history, BAS alarm history, and performing visual inspections.
  • Identify and troubleshoot problems related to HVAC systems.
  • Access and navigate BAS Systems to diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC system performance issues.


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Note: This position is considered an essential employee. You will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.
  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Successful completion of the HVAC and Building Automation Technician trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Three years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, units, and equipment including one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls.


Special Requirements:

  • You must possess an active motor vehicle license.
  • You must obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification from an approved provider within 6 months of employment.


Additional Requirements:

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.


How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 2/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/4/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5221476