Air Conditioning Mechanic - Public Works

About the role

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is seeking an Air Conditioning Mechanic to join the Facilities Division of the Department of Public Works. The position is responsible for performing HVAC duties at more than 200 civic building sites across San José.

Responsibilities

• Repair of Rooftop package units, Air Handler sand split systems.
• Inspecting, repairing, performing preventative maintenance and routine testing of heating, cooling, air-conditioning, ventilating equipment and controls; and chiller and low pressure boiler maintenance.
• Servicing DX refrigerant and hydronic chilled/hot water distribution piping systems and components and HVAC units for commercial facilities.
• Repairing/replacing actuators, valves, compressors, controls, etc. in a refrigerant or hydronic piping system or HVAC unit.
• Maintaining cooling towers and sump basins as well as filtration systems.
• Responding to calls for emergency repair service.
• Maintaining operating logs and related records.
• Replacing sub-assembly units; inspects safety cut controls.
• Performs other related work as required.

Requirements

• Completion of certificate program in HVAC from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and cooling systems which are common to large buildings.
• Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid Universal Certification for Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Refrigerants from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Qualifications

• Job Expertise - Knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, including knowledge of job safety practices and experience in controls, mechanical, and water treatment; Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Customer Service – Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
• Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.
• Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Skills

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment.

Benefits

• Salary range for this classification is $103,833.60 - $126,152.00 annually.
• Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.
• In addition to the starting salary and 15 paid holidays, employees accrue 80 hours of Vacation, 24 hours of Personal Leave, and approximately 8 hours of Sick Leave per month.
• These benefits are in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of San Jose and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No.3 (#OE3).

Pay

Salary range for this classification is $103,833.60 - $126,152.00 annually. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Actual schedule will be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.