HVAC Specialist 2

HVAC Specialist 2

Performs a wide variety of skilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units as well as kitchen equipment for the Gaming Enterprise Division's (GED) buildings and facilities. This is the second in a series of four (4) classifications. Incumbents work at a higher level of expertise than HVAC Specialist 1, exercise some judgment and independence in performance of duties, and may instruct others.

Duties and Responsibilities (specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to):

• Performs the duties of HVAC Specialist 1.
• Assists with troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, fryers, and ovens.
• Completes work orders for routine maintenance activities without supervision and in cooperation with other team members, when necessary; assists with completing complex maintenance activities with supervision.
• Assists with maintaining a preventive maintenance program.
• Assists with completing preventive maintenance work orders on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedule.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls, as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Maintains tools and supplies for proper repair and replacement when needed.
• Ensures all work performed meets with departmental, GED, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Promotes preventive maintenance as a strategy in maintaining electronic test equipment and mechanical tools by keeping accurate records on each piece of equipment indicating all required and performed maintenance, performing spot checks of equipment to determine their working condition, and scheduling and supervising the periodic cleaning and servicing of tools and equipment.
• Focuses on customer needs and customer satisfaction, projects a positive customer service environment to both internal and external customers, and promotes and encourages an attitude of exemplary customer service and high integrity to all of the staff within Facilities Management.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, and attending professional development courses, training meetings, and other courses as assigned.
• Contributes to the overall success of Facilities Maintenance by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Required to use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Assists with completing required paperwork on a timely basis.
• Operates maintenance equipment safely and correctly.
• Checks that all equipment is in working condition on a regular basis and makes minor repairs; reports major issues to supervisor.
• Assists with inspecting the work of others, when requested.
• Assists with training team members, when requested.
• Follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies; uses as directed.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, order, and install correct parts needed to repair and maintain equipment properly.
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work in one or more building trades, including electrical, plumbing, kitchen appliances and general mechanics.
• Required to use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Support property operations by responding promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions accurately. Performs (HVAC) work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of high- and low-pressure refrigerant systems, by inspecting and testing those systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performing required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or adjustment of thermostatic controls and blowers, and providing an estimate of repair (and/or replacement) costs beyond the capability to perform.
• Ensures that HVAC systems provide an appropriate living and working environmental for the property by troubleshooting and repairing control devices and wiring within the HVAC primary system, and maintaining, repairing, modifying secondary refrigerant systems including pumps, valves, cooling, air moving equipment and local temperature/pressure controls.
• Contributes to efficient and effective HVAC operations by advising the supervisor on the quantity and types of materials that should be ordered and stocked for use in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) projects.
• Provides technical assistance on the purchase of new or replacement mechanical equipment or systems by reviewing and preparing equipment specifications, and advising the HVAC Supervisor on equipment capability and compatibility, installation requirements and costs, and potential operations and maintenance expenses.
• Assists with documenting and reporting of heating, ventilation and air conditioning maintenance repairs and services by providing daily status reports to the supervisor.
• Responds to maintenance issues throughout the properties.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas at all times
• Supports and enforces departmental as well as the GED's policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory policies, such as completion of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Turns in found articles in accordance with Facilities and GED policies and procedures.
• Attends periodic departmental and GED meetings; attends professional and personal development training programs.
• Ensures uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential functions of the position:

• Must be able to independently push, pull, and turn a tool car (maximum weight up to 300 pounds) with or without a reasonable accommodation, and wear fitted tool belt (maximum weight up to 20 pounds).
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances (more than 20 feet), with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder height, handle, pull, kneel, stoop, squat, grip, crouch, crawl, twist, and bend for duties, including inspections and work in confined or cramped spaces, and up or down stairs.
• Must be able to work or inspect in confined and/or hot spaces including but not limited to attics, crawl ways, and roofs.
• Must be able to work indoor and outdoor environment and walk on uneven surfaces.
• May be exposed to chemical, fumes, cleaning agents and other hazardous materials.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to dust, noise, fumes, high voltage, and toxic materials.
• Must be able to drive/travel to or work at all CDS properties or any other events necessary for this specific role.
• Must be able to perform primary job duties while exposed to inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold, heavy rain, or high-humidity environments for extended durations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written directions.
• Must be able to read, write, and effectively communicate with all guests, team members and internal/external vendors positively and professionally.
• Must be able to work in environments with high noise levels, flashing lights, smoking areas, and large crowds.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure/fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, and written correspondence, and occasionally use a two-way radio.
• Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergency situations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of HVAC maintenance and repair as well as hazard and safety practices common to the trade.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls and safety devices, appropriate MSDS sheets, tools of the trade, as well as materials and refrigerant recovery equipment and procedures used in installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of computerized electrical circuits and systems as they relate to air-conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigerated cooling.
• Knowledge of sheet metal, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Knowledge of different types of filters, belts, and sheaves.
• Knowledge of boiler control and building fire alarm systems.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software, especially Outlook and word processing, as well as departmental software program.
• Skilled in the programming and maintenance of a computer-based HVAC system.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with assigned employees, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Ability to interpret building codes and regulations as they relate to HVAC.
• Ability to properly install refrigerant compressors.
• Ability to diagnose problems and make recommendations.
• Ability to make estimates of materials required.
• Ability to repair and