HVAC Refrigeration Technician

THE POSITION

Are you ready to join a team that values hard work and dedication? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a skilled individual to join our HVAC crew at the Division of Installation Maintenance at Fort Indiantown Gap. As an HVAC Refrigeration Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our facilities are always functioning at their best. If you are passionate about using your expertise in HVAC repairs to make a positive impact, apply today and begin an exciting career with us!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an HVAC Refrigeration Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining and repairing refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning equipment at Fort Indiantown Gap. This work involves not only making mechanical repairs but also performing preventive maintenance to ensure the smooth functioning of these systems. You will also be responsible for the installation of new units, component parts, and rebuilding and repairing various types of HVAC systems. Additionally, you will be expected to adhere to safety standards and ensure that all electrical work is done in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). Other duties include preparing estimates and requisitioning necessary materials and equipment for HVAC installations, repairs, and maintenance. As an HVAC Refrigeration Technician, you will be required to operate and maintain a variety of HVAC tools and equipment to keep them in good working condition.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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.
• This position is considered essential. You will be required to work during emergencies and office closings.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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:

• This position requires possession of 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:

• A conditional offer is contingent on passing a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willingness and ability to work in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
• Possession of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and/or wiring diagrams/schematics
• Experience making adjustments and repairs to the heating systems (steam, hot water, and gas) and refrigeration and freezer units (reach-in and walk-in)
• Experience installing refrigeration or HVAC systems, units, equipment, and peripheral devices
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on all related equipment
• Experience responding to emergencies by going onsite and troubleshooting problems
• Experience making adjustments online or in-person if necessary to maintain comfortable conditions
• Experience conducting building inspections to ensure adequate heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, and circulation in buildings

Legal Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's HVAC and Building Automation Technician Trainee Program?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, units, and equipment do you possess?

• 3 years or more
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 1 to less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls in the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, units, and equipment?

• Yes
• No

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

Have you completed a three-year high school vocational-technical training program in HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical engineering, mechanical systems, or building automation or electronic controls specific to HVAC or refrigeration systems?

If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you completed post-high school training in HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical engineering, mechanical systems, or building automation or electronic controls specific to HVAC or refrigeration systems?

If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

11

How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed in HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical engineering, mechanical systems, or building automation or electronic controls specific to HVAC or refrigeration systems?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• 60 credits or more
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

12

Preferred Qualification - This position is located at Fort Indiantown Gap, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?

• Yes
• No

13

Preferred Qualification - Have you completed any formal training (high school vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical training program) in a Refrigeration/HVAC or Temperature Control Technician trade? If so, please attach a transcript or documentation of program completion and provide complete details about the program.

• Yes (attach transcript or documentation)
• No

14

Preferred Qualification - Do you have Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification?

• Yes
• No

15

Preferred Qualification - Do you have Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification?

• Yes
• No

16

Preferred Qualification - If you do not have the Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification, are you willing to obtain it within six months of employment?

• Yes
• No

17

Preferred Qualification - How many years experience do you have in reading and interpreting blue prints and/or wiring diagrams/schematics?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-less than 2 years
• 2-less than 3 years
• 3-less than 4 years
• 4-less than 5 years
• 5+ years

18

Please provide the date(s) and employer(s) where you gained experience in reading and interpreting blue prints and/or wiring diagrams/schematics. (If none, type N/A.)

19

Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have making adjustments, as well as minor and major repairs, to the heating systems (steam, hot water, and gas) and refrigeration and freezer units (reach-in and walk-in)?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-less than 2 years
• 2-less than 3 years
• 3-less than 4 years
• 4-less than 5 years
• 5+ years

20

Please provide the date(s) and employer(s) where you gained experience making adjustments, as well as minor and major repairs, to the heating systems (steam, hot water, and gas) and refrigeration and freezer units (reach-in and walk-in). (If none, type N/A.)

21

Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have installing refrigeration or HVAC systems, units, equipment, and peripheral devices?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-less than 2 years
• 2-less than 3 years
• 3-less than 4 years
• 4-less than 5 years
• 5+ years

22

Please provide the date(s) and employer(s) where you gained experience in installing refrigeration or HVAC systems, units, equipment, and peripheral devices. (If none, type N/A.)

23

Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in performing preventative maintenance on all related equipment?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-less than 2 years
• 2-less than 3 years
• 3-less than 4 years
• 4-less than 5 years
• 5+ years

24

Please provide the date(s) and employer(s) where you gained experience in performing preventative maintenance on all related equipment. (If none, type N/A.)

25

Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have responding to emergencies by going onsite and troubleshooting problems?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-less than 2 years
• 2-less than 3 years
• 3-less than 4 years
• 4-less than 5 years
• 5+ years

26

Please provide the date(s) and employer(s) where you gained experience responding to emergencies by going onsite and troubleshooting problems. (If none, type N/A.)

27

Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have making adjustments online or in-person if necessary to maintain comfortable conditions?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-less than 2 years
• 2-less than 3 years
• 3-less than 4 years
• 4-less than 5 years
• 5+ years

28

Please provide the date(s) and employer(s) where you gained experience making adjustments online or in-person if necessary to maintain comfortable conditions. (If none, type N/A.)

29

Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have conducting building inspections to ensure adequate heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, and circulation in buildings?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-less than 2 years
• 2-less than 3 years
• 3-less than 4 years
• 4-less than 5 years
• 5+ years

30

Please provide the date(s) and employer(s) where you gained experience conducting building inspections to ensure adequate heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, and circulation in buildings. (If none, type N/A.)

Required Question

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