HVAC Technician

TITLE: HVAC Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 equipmen
• 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