HVAC Mechanic

HVAC Technician

The purpose of this job within the organization is to maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) systems and oversee contractors. This job works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions

Repairs HVAC equipment. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Inspects, tests, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and services HVAC systems and equipment. Supervises and assigns work orders occasionally. Meets with contractors to bid jobs or repairs and oversees contractors work. Meets with engineers and architecture on design and problems with HVAC renovations. Inspects the work of staff and contractors for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with standards and specifications. Manages routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance activities. Monitors the efficiency of HVAC systems, and recommends systems improvements or modifications. Performs related work as assigned.

Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts

Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations. Collects, classifies or formats data or information in accordance with a prescribed schema or plan to facilitate the identification and extraction of useful information. People Responsibility refers to providing information, guidance or assistance to people that directly facilitates task accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants. Asset Responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization. Requires some responsibility for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies or small amounts of money. Mathematical Requirements involves the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems. Uses basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes and/or compute discounts and interest rates. Communications Requirements involves the ability to read, write, and speak. Reads technical instructions, procedures manuals and charts to solve practical problems, such as assembly instruction for tools, routine office equipment operating instructions, and methods and procedures for investigations and in drawing and layout work; composes routine reports and specialized reports, forms, and business letters, with proper format; speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form. Judgment Requirements refer to the frequency and complexity of judgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions. Responsible for the actions of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co-workers, crime victims, patients, customers, clients or others in the general public; works in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines and rules, but frequent variations from the routine. Complexity of Work addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job. Performs skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure. Impact of Errors refers to consequences such as damage to equipment and property, loss of data, exposure of the organization to legal liability, and injury or death for individuals. The impact of errors is moderately serious affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens or loss of life could occur but probability is low. Physical Demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. Equipment Usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products. Handles or uses machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items. Unavoidable Hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to bright/dim light; dusts and pollen; extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions; extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors traffic; moving machinery electrical shock; heights toxic/caustic chemicals; explosive and confined spaces. Safety of Others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the job or to ensure the safety of the general public. Requires some responsibility for safety and health of others and/or for occasional enforcement of the standards of public safety or health.

Qualifications

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in completion of an HVAC vocational/technical program; five years of journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Requires three years' experience as a Journeyman HVAC technician; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preferred candidates will have ten years of direct experience. Valid Driver's License. Must possess current CFC certification, and a Journeyman HVAC certification issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Additional Requirements

The City of Petersburg Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company. The City of Petersburg is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program. The City of Petersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City of Petersburg to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.