HVAC Specialist

HVAC Specialist

The Pima County Facilities Department has an opening for an HVAC Specialist. This position performs journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, fabrication, and preventive maintenance involving commercial-level air conditioning (HVAC) work. This position is required to work rotating on-call shifts.

Essential Functions:

• Performs skilled analysis and repair of commercial-level air conditioning (HVAC) systems;
• Leads others in highly skilled fabrication or modifications of existing or proposed equipment, facilities, systems or their components from verbal directions, sketches, plans, engineering drawings or technical references;
• Inspects, services and maintains assigned tools, equipment and vehicles;
• Performs quality control analysis on equipment or supported systems for proper functioning and performs remedial actions necessary to assure optimum operations;
• Inspects, approves or certifies work of others (if certified or authorized to do so);
• Maintains comprehensive activity, operations, service and usage records on supported equipment and systems;
• Prepares oral and written activity reports;
• Prepares estimates for unique or complex operations, maintenance and special projects from rough sketches and engineering plans or drawings, and documents use and expenditure of materials, supplies and equipment;
• Prepares sketches and drawings for work proposed or in-progress to communicate needed information to supervisors, subordinates and contractors;
• Coordinates own or work-unit activities with other work-units, agencies or contractors to assure optimal use of available resources and to minimize disruptions of service or support;
• Monitors contractor performance (including contractor-supplied goods and services);
• Conducts on-the-job training for employees in assigned work-unit;
• Stores, handles, uses and disposes of hazardous materials required, encountered or generated in work activities;
• Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment and materials, particularly for work in medical, law enforcement, detention or correctional settings;
• Maintains and uses safety and personal protective equipment;
• Implements work-site traffic control procedures to ensure safety;
• Explains rules, regulations or procedures to the public and other County employees for use of County facilities;
• Collects, labels, transports and analyzes samples of fluids, solids, effluents, etc., encountered in work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of journey-level experience working with HVAC systems.

(Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in the HVAC trade may substitute for four years of the aforementioned experience.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Two years of experience with Pima County as a Trades Maintenance Technician, Facilities Management Specialty Trade Technician or Trades Maintenance Specialist working with HVAC systems.

(Some positions may require additional specialized training and/or experience.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years experience in diagnostics of refrigerant systems, HVAC, and service work.
• Universal certification in proper refrigerant practices. (Copy of certification should be uploaded with application.)
• Experience with/knowledge of chillers, low temp, compressors, industrial, and commercial systems, operation and maintenance.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Must possess a current EPA Section 608 Universal Certification at time of hire or must be able to obtain the EPA Section 605 Universal Certification within the probationary period of employment (12 months). Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record. Some positions require a valid Arizona commercial driver license (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s) at the time of appointment, or prior to completion of an initial/promotional probation period. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. Failure to obtain/maintain the required certifications/licenses shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The ability to obtain a jail pass is required. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Due to the need for access to law enforcement, detention, or correctional facilities, some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies. Some positions carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, asbestos, or wastewater products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. Physical/Sensory Requirements: A post-job-offer physical is required. Some positions require the ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; safely wear required safety clothing/equipment; work with on in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors.

Working Conditions: Position requires on-call hours. Works in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold. Works in the presence of obnoxious odors; works with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products. Other working conditions will be determined by position. May perform duties at a correctional facility/detention center and other high secure areas.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.