Airport HVAC Technician II

HVAC Technician

Pay Range: $51,355.20-$84,739.20 annually, depending on knowledge and experience.

Minimum Preparation for Work:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
• Completion of a HVAC vocational/technical or equivalent program; and five (5) years of commercial/industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning experience. Chiller Plant experience in industrial or commercial activity preferred.

Or

• Combination of education, training, and/or work experience equal to or higher than requirements listed above as determined by Human Resources.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated.
• Possession of Universal Freon/Refrigerant certification and any additional certification, license, or training required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
• Must satisfy all requirements to acquire and maintain Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security clearance.

Nature of Work:

This is skilled to advanced-skilled Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned systems, structures, and equipment. This employee has considerable latitude to use discretion in establishing work priorities, schedules, and related assignments. The employee will exercise independent judgment in carrying out assignments. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of employees. An employee in this position may be scheduled to routinely work shifts that included evenings or other non-standard business hours and may be subject to emergency re-calls. Work performance is evaluated based on attained and observed results.

Examples of Work:

• Performs preventive, routine and complex construction, maintenance and repairs on structures, facilities, and equipment in the HVAC trade.
• Reads blueprints, diagrams, specifications and manuals in preparation and performance of tasks.
• Ensures all work performed adheres to established safety standards, building codes and regulations, and engineering standards.
• Maintains, services, and repairs small appliances, high pressure equipment and low pressure equipment.
• Computes necessary calculations (i.e. measuring angles and distances, calculating square footage).
• Operates a variety of specialized tools (i.e. diagnostic instruments, meters, gauges, etc.).
• Maintains and ensures the safe operating condition of assigned equipment and tools.
• Performs various record maintenance duties where applicable.
• Recognizes and reports any deterioration, repair needs, and/or maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Keeps records of work performed.
• Assigns and monitors tasks completed by subordinate employees.
• Assists with the planning and coordination of complex tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices used in the specific area of operations.
• Knowledge of complex test equipment used in troubleshooting HVAC equipment.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and other regulatory agency rules effecting the operation.
• Knowledge of various HVAC systems to include low, medium, high and very high pressure systems.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work on low, medium, high and very high pressure equipment.
• Ability to plan, assign, and effectively supervise work of employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain clear and concise records.
• Ability to interpret and explain City policies and departmental procedures to employees.
• Ability to estimate amounts of material and equipment required for a project.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, specifications and manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

The mental and physical demands and the work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk, smell and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment:

An employee in this job is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and has a risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.