Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic II

Pay Schedule II, Grade H23, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week. Responsibilities Under general supervision, performs journeyman level installation, repair, service, and maintenance to heating, air conditioning, refrigerating, and ventilating equipment and leads or instructs lesser skilled workers. Performs journeyman level installation, maintenance, service, and repair to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigerating equipment, including window and package units, freezers, water coolers, remote controls, pumps, compressors, condensers, and related parts and assemblies. Lays out projects, evaluates and tests equipment and component operation, and determines method of repair. Replaces and disposes of refrigerant chemicals. Leads or instructs lesser skilled workers and monitors activities of contractors. Inspects work both in progress and upon completion to assure quality and conformance to standards. Maintains cost and operational records as required and prepares lists of parts and supplies to be requisitioned for assigned jobs. Drives an automobile or light truck to transport workers and equipment to and from job sites. Other Duties Assists other technicians such as plumbers and electricians with large projects. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning, refrigerating, and ventilating equipment, including at least two years of commercial and/or industrial units. Related education may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience. Possession of Type I and Type II E.P.A.-approved refrigerant certification for technicians is required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a non‑commercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification entails performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying very heavy objects, and the operation of motor vehicles, and hand and power tools. Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as adverse weather and electricity. Employment Conditions Employees in this classification are designated as Emergency/Essential and may be required to work overtime with little or no advanced notice. Persons in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies and subject to standby duty for after‑hours emergencies on a rotating basis. Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Examination Procedure Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baltimore County