HVAC Technician

Salary : $19.08 - $30.03 Hourly

Location : Grand Prairie, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2024-00211

Department : General Services

Division : Facility Services

Opening Date : 07 / 09 / 2024

Closing Date : 11 / 1 / 2024 5 : 00 PM Central

Job Summary

We're hiring an HVAC Technician to maintain air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems in city facilities. Your responsibilities include repairing, performing preventative maintenance, replacing systems as needed, and handling plumbing repairs.

You'll interact with City employees and citizens & participate in an on-call rotation for emergencies. Bring your skills to our team and make a direct impact on our city's infrastructure.

Apply today and be a vital part of keeping our facilities running smoothly!

Essential Job Functions

Completes routine preventative and corrective maintenance troubleshooting problems on HVAC Systems; replacing compressors, motors, t-stats, monitoring and adjust building management systems controls, belts, contractors, relays, and capacitors;

adding and recovering Freon; resetting safety and checking operation of system.

Performs preventative maintenance by inspecting belts; listening for abnormal sounds; checking refrigerant levels; lubricating bearings;

checking for oil and Freon leaks; checking relay and contactors; and replacing filters.

Completes air conditioning or heating system replacement by reclaiming and recycling refrigerant as required by the EPA;

removing old systems; and install new systems.

• Performs plumbing repairs; by; fixing leaking fixtures ie; faucets and flush valve, repair / replace pipes. unstopping of sewer lines, commodes, and sinks.
• Procuring repair and materials that are needed to perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Creates and updates reports, and documents services performed by daily updating work order management system. Maintain and operate building management systems.
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor / manager within your department / division.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be :

• Education : Training beyond high school. Could include some college hours, technical school, or correspondence course.
• Experience : 2-4 years of related experience. Ability to operate a computer and the associated programs. Experience with Building Management Systems.
• Licenses : Valid Class CFR 8.2 support F Driver's License required. State License or State Exemption for A / C equipment and refrigerant purchases.
• Certifications Required : EPA approved certification required.

The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

• Some high school, no diploma or GED
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College, no degree
• Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
• Technical or Trade School (Completed)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

How much work related experience do you have?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year less than 2 years
• 2 years less than 3 years
• 3 years less than 4 years
• 4 years less than 5 years
• Over 5 years

Do you currently possess a Valid Class CFR 8.2 support F Driver's License?

Do you currently possess a State License or State Exemption for A / C equipment and refrigerant purchases?

Do you currently possess an EPA approved certification?

Do you have the ability to operate a computer and the associated programs?

Do you have experience with Building Management Systems?

Required Question