HVAC/ REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

HVAC/Refrigeration Technicians install, maintain, and repair electrical, and mechanical components of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration control systems. Work involves routine inspections and basic inventory supply management. An employee in this classification receives overall objectives and resources available and develops deadlines, projects, and work to be done in consultation with the supervisor. The employee plans and carries out the assignment and coordinates work with others, as necessary; also interprets policy on own initiative in terms of established objectives. Work assignments are received verbally and through work orders. Work is performed independently with latitude for determining materials. Work is subjected to inspection by a supervisor and inspectors during construction and upon completion. HVAC/Refrigeration Technicians keep the supervisor informed on the progress of assigned tasks. Performs general support duties in preparation for maintenance and repairs. Inspects electrical, mechanical, direct digital, pneumatic field control systems, hardware, and equipment associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, controls, and/or refrigeration systems. Installs hardware and equipment associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, controls, and/or refrigeration systems in new or existing city facilities. Maintains and cleans electrical, mechanical, direct digital, pneumatic field control systems, hardware, and equipment associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, controls, and/or refrigeration systems. Repairs or replaces electrical, mechanical, direct digital, pneumatic field control systems, hardware, and equipment associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, controls, and/or refrigeration systems. Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department. Driver's license. Possession of a Universal ACCA Refrigerant Recovery Certification Card. Experience working with commercial/industrial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration units Experience working with a variety of testing equipment (e.g., pressure gauges, multimeter, digital voltage meter, and/or refrigerant leak detectors). Experience maintaining Commercial/Industrial HVAC/Refrigeration controls. Experience installing, repairing, and monitoring electric pneumatic and pneumatic systems. Experience reading and applying blueprints/engineering/schematics specifications while installing or servicing equipment.

Physical Demands:

Job involves occasional moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, and climbing. May involve regular lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs.

Work Environment:

Work is performed both within city-owned facilities and in field locations. Work involves use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. and electrical, gas, or air powered tools and equipment such as power saws, nail guns, drills, etc. May be exposed to weather conditions such as extreme hot or cold temperatures.

PAY GRADE

24