Entry Level HVAC Consultant Jobs
New grad hvac consultant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on project experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with employers like Jobot, CBRE, and Johnson Controls hiring at this level now.
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Role Title Trades Technician III
Role Code 79033
Pay Band 03
Posting Details
Working Title HVAC INSTALL/REPAIR TECH
Position Number 00784A
Department FAC MNGT MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers
Job Description
To maintain all boilers, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration system and all associated equipment, to its maximum capability at journeyman level. To operate energy management control system in an efficient manner.
This position is designated essential personnel for emergency closings. The holder of this position is also subject to serving on a schedule to be called back to work during non-work hours. In such an event, this position is required to respond to after-hours calls and will carry an ODU cell phone on a rotational basis. While serving as the after-hours call-back person, the individual must remain available by telephone, text, or pager while off site and respond to any message within fifteen (15) minutes.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Extensive working knowledge of boilers, heating, ventilating and air conditioning operations.
- Must be able to repair and perform maintenance on institutional type equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems with chillers, boilers, heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment.
Special licenses, registration or certification
- Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
- Successful completion of refrigerant transition and recovery course.
- Certified Universal type.
Education or training
Journeyman’s license preferred.
Level and type of experience
Extensive heating, ventilating and air conditioning, boiler equipment repair and maintenance.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
- Master mechanical license and considerable experience installing and performing maintenance and repair on commercial type HVAC equipment.
- Heating, air conditioning and/or boiler trade school.
- Journeyman’s license preferred.
Conditions of Employment
This position is not eligible for telework and is considered essential personnel. This means the position is required to report to campus to work daily and may be required to work before and after hours, on weekends, during emergency closings and in response to inclement weather.
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S03452
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 11/13/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
N/A
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you a former federal employee who was terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency?
- Yes – if yes, please upload a copy of your Standard Form 50 (SF-50)
- No
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume
Optional Documents
* Yellow Layoff Form
* Blue Layoff Card
* AHP Letter
* Standard Form 50 (SF-50)
Posting Details
Position Information
Role Title Trades Technician III
Role Code 79033
Pay Band 03
Posting Details
Working Title HVAC INSTALL/REPAIR TECH
Position Number 00784A
Department FAC MNGT MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers
Job Description
To maintain all boilers, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration system and all associated equipment, to its maximum capability at journeyman level. To operate energy management control system in an efficient manner.
This position is designated essential personnel for emergency closings. The holder of this position is also subject to serving on a schedule to be called back to work during non-work hours. In such an event, this position is required to respond to after-hours calls and will carry an ODU cell phone on a rotational basis. While serving as the after-hours call-back person, the individual must remain available by telephone, text, or pager while off site and respond to any message within fifteen (15) minutes.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Extensive working knowledge of boilers, heating, ventilating and air conditioning operations.
- Must be able to repair and perform maintenance on institutional type equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems with chillers, boilers, heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment.
Special licenses, registration or certification
- Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
- Successful completion of refrigerant transition and recovery course.
- Certified Universal type.
Education or training
Journeyman’s license preferred.
Level and type of experience
Extensive heating, ventilating and air conditioning, boiler equipment repair and maintenance.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
- Master mechanical license and considerable experience installing and performing maintenance and repair on commercial type HVAC equipment.
- Heating, air conditioning and/or boiler trade school.
- Journeyman’s license preferred.
Conditions of Employment
This position is not eligible for telework and is considered essential personnel. This means the position is required to report to campus to work daily and may be required to work before and after hours, on weekends, during emergency closings and in response to inclement weather.
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S03452
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 11/13/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
N/A
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you a former federal employee who was terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency?
- Yes – if yes, please upload a copy of your Standard Form 50 (SF-50)
- No
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume
Optional Documents
* Yellow Layoff Form
* Blue Layoff Card
* AHP Letter
* Standard Form 50 (SF-50)
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Entry Level HVAC Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level hvac consultant job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-op programs, or apprenticeships with HVAC contractors or engineering firms. Employers at this level look for familiarity with HVAC systems, load calculation basics, and energy efficiency principles. A relevant associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC technology, or a related field gives candidates a clear edge, and any vendor certifications or software proficiency strengthen an application further.
Which companies hire entry level hvac consultants?
Companies hiring entry level hvac consultants right now include Jobot, CBRE, and Johnson Controls, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from mechanical and engineering consulting firms, commercial construction companies, and facilities management organizations that bring on junior talent and train them alongside senior consultants.
Are there remote entry level hvac consultant jobs?
Yes, though most entry level hvac consultant roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 14% of entry level hvac consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve design review, energy modeling, or project coordination work that can be done off-site with the right tools and supervision structure.
Are these new grad hvac consultant jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward that threshold, and may consider a strong senior capstone project or portfolio in place of full-time work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level hvac consultants?
Entry Level hvac consultant roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because ongoing construction, renovation, and energy efficiency mandates create steady demand for junior consultants who can support design and compliance work under senior guidance.