Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician

Description

HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) TECHNICIAN Hiring Range : $30.23 - $34.02 / HR New to the City of Grand Junction Team?

Receive 40 hours Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!

About the Position : The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician will perform a variety of activities related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of assigned HVAC systems and equipment.

The HVAC Technician will also assist in coordinating preventative maintenance and routine services with other City departments as well as outside contractors and vendors.

Candidates should be highly self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team. All tools are provided by the City of Grand Junction.

About the Facilities Division : The Facilities Division is committed to maintaining the cleanliness, sanitization, maintenance, and optimal functioning of City buildings and facilities.

We take pride in our work and adapt quickly to policy and process requirements at the departmental, local, and State level in order to ensure the safety and health of our fellow employees and community members who work at and visit our facilities. What We Offer :

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and / or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.

About Our Culture : At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service.

Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commit to fulfilling our community's needs through thoughtful interactions.

Duties

What You'll Do :

• Operates, maintains, repairs, or replaces chillers, heat pumps, coolers, refrigeration units, variable air volume systems, air handling units, exhaust systems, condensers, evaporators, boilers, water heating units, and cooling towers.
• Operates, maintains, repairs, or replaces heating coils, strip heaters, thermostats, direct digital control systems, variable frequency control drive units, and electrical control circuits.
• Provide maintenance of HVAC and associated systems by performing routine filter and belt replacements, cleaning air distribution systems and associated components, corrosion prevention, water treatment, and other preventive measures.
• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment, components, control systems, and power systems, utilize diagnostic and testing equipment, and interpret results.
• When necessary, manage the installation of new HVAC equipment, ensuring proper integration with existing systems.
• Meticulously document all service calls, repairs and preventive maintenance activities to maintain comprehensive service records.

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Qualifications

This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drugscreens due to the nature of the work performed. What We're Looking For :

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible HVAC and mechanical experience including maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of standard HVAC and associated systems and equipment.
• Possession of a valid Universal Refrigerant License.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Notice to Applicants :

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Supplemental Information

Explore the Area :

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.

2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest.

Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion.

With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences.

We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.