HVAC Helper/ Apprentice bei Liberty University

The HVAC Apprentice is responsible for assisting HVAC Technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of a variety of residential and commercial HVAC systems on and off-campus facilities. The HVAC Apprentice is responsible for providing excellent customer service to create a comfortable environment for students, faculty, and staff and perform daily tasks at all LU locations. Any other duties as assigned. Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion are essential to this job.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the HVAC Lead and/ or HVAC Supervisor.

2. Must be familiar with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the HVAC Trade.

3. Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.

4. Assists and learns end-to-end testing, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.

5. Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspections, site surveys, and service requests including replacements and modifications of equipment or systems as needed.

6. Assists in performing preventative maintenance, servicing, overhauling, and maintaining small package units or large central units and determining equipment needs.

7. Must be able to think logically and solve problems that arise with little guidance.

8. Must have basic knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.

9. Able to operate HVAC software units safely and properly.

10. Assists other HVAC technicians, lead technicians, and Supervisors as needed.

11. Receives, completes, and closes out work orders in the school dude system and enters all labor and materials.

12. Must keep accurate and up-to-date records of work performed and materials used in accordance with department standards.

13. Assists in providing HVAC repair services before, during, and after special events as emergency needs arise. This is to include during scheduled and unscheduled work times.

14. Must be willing to learn all locations of HVAC equipment and their relation to each building.

15. Knowledge of basics of equipment management controls to be able to start, stop, seek status or change conditions on HVAC Systems.

16. All other duties as assigned.

17. Must use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required while performing the job duties and responsibilities of an HVAC Apprentice. This includes but is not limited to steel toe boots, harness, hard hat, gloves, eye protection gear, etc.

18. As Essential Personnel you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Performs snow removal activities as assigned. Such as shoveling, salting, etc. HVAC Technicians are essential to the overall success of Liberty University and its day-to-day functions, especially during ongoing campus events such as Winter Fest, Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, and CFAW, summer camps, amongst other planned and unplanned events throughout the year. Must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.

19. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.

20. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Minimum of 6 months - 1 year of related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the HVAC trade. Must have or be willing to obtain a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Must have basic knowledge of computer operation for use on our energy management system and our preventative maintenance and work order system (CMMS: Schooldude). Must be able to understand and follow directions, and work under limited supervision. Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude. Clean and professional appearance. Must be courteous, detailed oriented. Self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, possess strong organizational skills and well-developed communication skills.

Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform duties of the HVAC trade in a typical Virginia Climate. This position might require the use of and operation of aerial lifts or be willing and able to obtain aerial lift certifications, operate, and work from various aerial lifts and heights. Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals. Urgency to grow and improve. Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University at the expense of the employer will be reimbursed back to the University upon voluntary termination (resignation) for the first 12 months after acquiring it. Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible daily/evening hours. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Target Hire Date

2025-09-15

Time Type

Full time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

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