Electrician AC (HVAC Technician) - Union 90%=$36.23/hr.

About the role

This is a journeyman position responsible for maintaining equipment assigned to the Equipment Department and performing other duties in cases of emergency or as assigned. After initial orientation, individuals are expected to fully meet the listed qualifications and be fully responsible for the correct completion of assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunction and make appropriate repairs and overhauls of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of relay and microprocessor control systems.
• Charge refrigerant systems and maintain and repair drive motors, compressors and refrigerant-containing components.
• Conduct general transit car electrical maintenance and repair duties when required.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by recognizing and reporting hazards and using required personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Certification of completion of additional vocational/technical training as an HVAC Technician; or ten (10) years of continuous work experience as an HVAC Technician in lieu of training.
• Four (4) years of experience as an HVAC Technician maintaining, repairing and overhauling rail transit vehicle HVAC systems; industrial or commercial HVAC maintenance experience may substitute for rail transit experience.
• Valid US Environmental Protection Agency Type II Certification as required by Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
• Knowledge of the correct and safe use of industrial hand and power tools, measuring devices, gauges, test instruments, material handling equipment (including bridge cranes and fork lift trucks), power cleaning, abrasive cleaning and painting equipment, and heating equipment for assembly and disassembly of components.
• Ability to use electrical diagnostic instruments and refrigerant handling, reclamation and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to pass an examination testing comprehension of the theory of operation and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to organize, analyze complex and diverse information and use it to resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Willingness to pursue training and development opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others.
• Ability to read, understand written and verbal instructions; speak and write clearly to communicate effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate group presentation skills and communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization and externally (in person, by telephone and via radio).
• Openness to others’ views; ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building positive team spirit.
• Respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment and diverse workforce; treats everyone with respect, works with integrity and upholds organizational values and goals.
• Follows all organizational policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions; responds to management direction.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; willing to generate suggestions to improve individual and departmental performance.
• Punctual and ensures work responsibilities are covered in absence; completes tasks correctly and on time.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally walk, stoop, bend, crawl, ascend/descend stairs, steps and ladders.
• Support and position components weighing up to 140 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to disassemble, assemble and install small components.
• Visual acuity to identify and differentiate small parts and avoid workplace obstacles.
• Ability to detect audible warnings in a rail car maintenance shop environment.
• Ability to climb ladders and transit cars with step heights up to three feet and lift legs twenty-four inches to clear third rail.
• Normal day and night vision (corrected or uncorrected), without color blindness; normal hearing (with or without device).
• Ability to work at heights over 150 feet.

Working Conditions

• Duties typically performed inside with general lighting, heating and ventilation; cleaning work may be performed outside in prevailing climate conditions.
• Occasionally work in rail storage yards, along active railroad rights of way, on bridges and in subways.
• Work space can be confined; supplemental lighting (e.g., flashlights) and ladders/work platforms may be required.
• Employee sits 20%, stands and walks 70%, and lifts, climbs and bends 10% of the time.
• Protective clothing, eye protection, hearing protection, dust masks and respirators are provided.