HVAC Building Maintenance Mechanic II or III

Job Title

Building Maintenance Mechanic II or III

Job Description

*This position may be filled as a Building Maintenance Mechanic II or III, depending on qualifications.* The Building Maintenance Mechanic II performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and installations of HVAC systems for the City and City School facilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor. The Building Maintenance Mechanic III performs skilled and more complex work in the maintenance, repair, and installations of HVAC systems for the City and School facilities. Work is performed under limited supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Responds to standard HVAC and/or electrical issues and work order requests.
• Troubleshoots and resolves equipment and system issues, including conducting installations and necessary repairs.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs HVAC systems, electrical equipment, and/or other building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation. Including performing routine, and preventative maintenance such as replacing filters, belts, and lights, cleaning parts, and addressing mechanical issues.
• Enters and provides information into the work order system for accurate accountability of time and resources.
• Assists and cross trains with experienced building maintenance mechanics in all facets of daily operation and work project completion as needed and assigned.
• Operates a City vehicle in the performance of the job duties.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Reviews appropriate checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined.
• Follows safety instructions and attends appropriate safety training.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Subject to being called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.

Education, Experience and Skills

Education and Experience cited below reflect the minimum qualifications for a Building Maintenance Mechanic II. To view the full job description and Minimum Qualifications for the Building Maintenance Mechanic III, please click HERE. Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• Trade school or technical training in HVAC or Electrical Systems AND six (6) months of experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC/electrical equipment.
• OR
• High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years of experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC/electrical equipment.
• OR
• Four (4) years of experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC/electrical equipment.
• OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia Driver's License and acceptable driving record in accordance with City criteria.
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug test.

Preferred:

• Journeyman license in HVAC or Electrical.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Work requires lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, grasping, handling, kneeling, crouching, stooping, bending, twisting, climbing (ascending/descending steps or ladders), balancing, and walking on uneven or rough surfaces. Requires adequate vision, hearing, and talking.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

• General hand and power tools and other tools/equipment of the trade.
• Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.
• Expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
• Work may require the use of plans and drawings, and the use of blueprints/design plans.

Work Environment:

• Work is typically performed inside, in a facilities environment.
• Work may be subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, moderate noise, atmospheric and environmental conditions.
• The position works:
• Near moving mechanical parts.
• In and around fumes, odors, dusts, gases/gas leaks, and/or airborne particles.
• In and around toxic chemicals and/or blood-borne pathogens.
• In areas where there is vibration and/or electrical currents.
• High and/or precarious places.
• In or around confined spaces.
• In extreme temperatures and/or inadequate lighting.

Employee Benefits

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.