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

Category: Classified

Work Year: 12 months

Department/School: Facilities Management for Learners

Reports To: Facilities Management For Learners Department Manager

Evaluation: Classified Personnel Evaluation

Supervises: N/A