HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Perform skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and systems; perform duties in collaboration with other trades areas as required in order to maintain District facilities.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED

Three (3) years of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems experience; commercial experience preferred

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification

Ability to obtain a State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card

Valid Arizona Driver's License

Essential Functions

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, install, and maintain air conditioning units, ventilation equipment, heating equipment, walk-in/reach-in refrigerators and freezers, and coolers.
• Operate computerized energy management system.
• Perform planned maintenance and repairs on commercial HVAC equipment including chillers, airhandlers, central plants, package units, etc.
• Perform planned maintenance, regular servicing and repairs to refrigeration equipment of all types, sizes and temperature ranges.
• Install and replace all types of pumps, refrigeration and other equipment according to prints, specifications, diagrams or other instructions.
• Perform temperature and airflow adjustments on the energy management computer system.
• Maintain records of repairs or equipment requiring future service.
• Utilize a variety of power equipment such as volt/amp meter, combustible gas detector, oxygen/acetylene torch set, and hand tools in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Operate District vehicle to travel to job sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of pipe fitting, sheet metal work and electrical work as it pertains to heating, refrigeration, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment repair activities
• Knowledge of procedures and proper use of tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices
• Skill in maintaining and repairing a wide range of refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
• Skill in both verbal and written communication
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Ability to work from diagrams, blueprints, plans and specifications

Working Conditions

Dangerous machinery and hazardous chemicals

Exposure to extreme weather conditions

Restricted movement, dirty environment, intense noise

Physical Effort

Bend, stoop, and reach

Lift up to 80 pounds of materials

Climb to various heights and work in confined spaces

Drives District vehicle