Preventative Maintenance Technician

HVAC Maintenance Technician

Under general supervision, performs duties in the operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, pumps, and peripheral building heating and cooling system equipment; performs general maintenance and repair of building systems, equipment, and fixtures and assists where work involves more advanced skills. The primary focus of this position will be preventive maintenance of equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains air conditioning units, air handlers, and related cooling equipment; oils bearings, changes filters and belts; cleans and drains coils, greases motors, cleans spray nozzles, etc.
• Tests boiler and chiller water for PH, dissolved oxygen, dissolved solids, etc.; cleans precision pump probe as needed and adds purifying or water softening chemicals as required; records water test results.
• Cleans condenser and evaporator coils and inspects equipment for damage and proper operation.
• Operates boilers, chillers, and pumps; monitors gauges and the operation of equipment; logs gauge readings.
• Maintains condensate and sump pumps; inspects for proper operation, greases and checks couplings.
• Promptly reports breakdowns beyond the scope of capabilities to supervisor.
• Performs inspections and testing of fire extinguishers, emergency lights, eyewash stations and other safety equipment.
• Performs basic lighting repairs including lamp and ballast replacement.
• Performs basic plumbing repairs including drain cleaning, sink repairs, shower repairs, toilet and flush valve repairs.
• Helps develop preventive maintenance schedules for all types of equipment.
• Assists with department projects.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Requires study in air conditioning and heating systems or some experience in an HVAC related field.
• Requires knowledge of boiler and air conditioning system operation and maintenance.
• Requires knowledge of the principles and practices of electricity and electrical systems.
• Requires knowledge of the materials, tools, and procedures used in general maintenance and repair.
• Requires a valid drivers license
• Requires ability to prepare requisite records and logs of equipment function and work activities.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, and fellow workers, other City employees, and the general public.

EDUCATION:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school with course work in shop, the trades, or related area. This is medium work requiring the exertion of 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for reading and preparing written or computer reports, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, and operation of motor vehicles or equipment; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires appropriate EPA 608 refrigerant handling certification within six months of employment.

Benefits

1) Vacation - 1 to 6 years of service - 2 weeks 7 to 13 years of service - 3 weeks 14 to 21 years of service - 4 weeks 22 or more years of service - 5 weeks 2) Sick Leave Annual accrual of (.5) sick day per month.* 3) Life Insurance - $70,000 term group life insurance policy. 4) Holidays - New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. 5) Personal Days - Four (4) personal days shall be provided per year. 6) Medical Insurance* - Comprehensive major medical insurance program for employee and dependents with employee option to continue coverage upon separation from employment according to one of the available coverage options. City will pay 80% of the specified premium for HMO coverage selected (i.e., single, single plus one, or family) and 80% of the specified premium for PPO coverage selected (i.e., single, single plus one, or family) the employee will pay via payroll deduction the remaining amount of the specified premium. Employees who have alternative health insurance coverage may elect to discontinue to participate in the City's health insurance plan pursuant to the City's health insurance opt out program. The opt out benefit to such employees shall be in the annual amount of $3,000 prorated based upon employment with the city during the applicable plan year and shall be paid to a Health Reimbursement Account. * City of Elgin is a multi-tiered benefit employer. Available benefit time may differ based on seniority within the unit. Please defer to the collective bargaining unit contract for details. Additional benefits include Vision Dental Voluntary Life Insurance Flexible Spending account Retirement - IMRF Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Deferred Compensation Direct Deposit Open Door Policy Centre membership In-house training programs