HVAC/R Technician 1 - Gracedale Nursing Home

HVAC/R Technician 1 - Gracedale Nursing Home

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HVAC/R Technician 1 - Gracedale Nursing Home

Salary

$48,295.00 Annually

Location

Gracedale Nursing Home, 2 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2026-00102E

Department

Public Works

Division

Operations & Maintenance

Opening Date

04/28/2026

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Application Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration.The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

Candidates who meet the Required Minimum Qualifications and submit a complete application will be invited to take the

written exam for this position.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

The HVAC/R Technician 1 position performs skilled maintenance, installation, and repair work to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor and Operations & Maintenance Associate Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Receives work orders for repair, installation, or preventative maintenance work with heating, ventilation, and refrigeration fixtures and/or systems such as air conditioning and heating units, ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, water fountains, fans and electronic air cleaners, pumps, and related equipment. Updates and closes work order upon completion.

Reviews building and mechanical plans and drawings to identify work requirements and plans. Prepares area for work as necessary for access to affected area or system, and makes repair or alteration, installing pumps, parts, etc.

Connects associated electrical and/or electronic control, test or related equipment into systems and finishes job to ensure conformance to requirements, codes, and accepted trade standards.

Determines materials needed for jobs, checking against supplies. Secures materials and equipment for each job.

Coordinates scheduled work with other building personnel in affected areas, including the shutoff of water, power, and other elements as needed.

Follows standard safety practices, including safeguarding building users, visitors, or residents. Keeps records of jobs performed, materials used, and related information.

Monitors control systems, reporting findings to building or facility management personnel. Works with contractors, inspectors, and vendors to plan and coordinate efforts in larger installation, alteration, or repair jobs.

May instruct and oversee the work of other personnel providing assistance with jobs.

May assist other trades personnel and/or perform such maintenance work.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma, which includes a vocational education certificate/credits in HVAC/R; OR

Completion of a post high school/college HVAC/R program; AND

Possession of a valid EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I and II is required; AND

Employees assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license. Must have an acceptable driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and related principles, practices, methods, and techniques commonly employed in the repair, alteration, and installation of heating, ventilation, and refrigeration fixtures and systems.

Thorough knowledge of the tools, materials, and safety precautions of the heating, ventilation, and refrigeration field.

Knowledge of principles and practices addressed by and general provisions of trades, environmental, safety, and other code requirements.

Knowledge of building automation systems, including troubleshooting.

Skill in the use and maintenance of trades tools and materials.

Ability to read and interpret building and mechanical plans and sketches.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver into position fans, pumps, circulators, compressors, and other such heavy and/or unwieldy fixtures under very undesirable conditions.

Ability to work in close proximity to nursing facility patients, families, and visitors if required by work assignment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and contracted service personnel.

Ability to operate a personal computer to enter information into, and secure information from, established programs (daily HVAC monitoring and control systems).

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Motorized vehicles, power and hand tools, and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work. Mechanic’s tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance. Electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment, telephone or cell phone, personal computer, calculator, and mobile or portable radio.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift weight up to one hundred (100) pounds.

The physical demands described here 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE

PAY GRADE: RU/GR22

UNION STATUS: AFSCME RESIDUAL UNIT

Updated October 2025

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefitswhich includes the following:

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

• No

02

Current Northampton County employees MUST detail ALL County work experience on their application. Failure to include correct work history and employment dates will result in the rejection of your application. If you need assistance with this information, please reach out to the Human Resources department for assistance BEFORE submitting your application. Please select "yes" to confirm your understanding of this requirement. If you are not a current County employee, please select "no".

• Yes

• No

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The HVAC/R Technician 1 position is part of the AFSCME Residual Union, and starting salary is dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The starting salary for this position is $23.2188 per hour ($48,295 annually) and is non-negotiable. Please choose "yes" to indicate your understanding of the starting wage, and that this is non-negotiable.

• Yes

• No

04

Do you possess a high school diploma which includes a vocational education certificate/credits in HVAC/R?

• Yes

• No

05

Have you completed a post high school HVAC/R program? If yes, please attach transcript or certificate.

• Yes

• No

06

Do you currently possess a valid EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I and II? Proof of certification must be attached to application prior to submission. Failure to attach required documentation may result in the rejection of your application.

• Yes

• No

07

Do you possess a valid and current driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes

• No

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