Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and preventive maintenance including lubrication of fans, motors and control units on a variety of different types of HVAC systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Tests systems on a regular basis and makes repairs as needed.
• Plans and sketches or follows blueprints for new and modified HVAC installations to accommodate various renovation and structural changes which affect heating and air conditioning systems.
• Installs all types of HVAC units, and connects and fabricates all related apparatus including ducts, pipes, compressors, motors, fans and controls.
• Serves in a lead capacity as necessary on various heating and air conditioning installation and renovation projects.
• Performs tasks at the level authorized by current journeyman licenses.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment.
• Requires the Journeyman Refrigeration license.
• Requires 40 CFR part 82m Subpart F Certification.
• Requires Boiler Operator Class II high pressure license within nine (9) months from date of hire.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and other instructions.
• Knowledge of refrigeration theory.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of the tools and equipment described in this description.

Screening and Compliance

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
• Copies of all current training certificates and/or trade licenses must be provided at time of application.

Working Conditions

• Performs work both indoors and outdoors, and is exposed to extremes of heat, cold, and humidity.
• Works in extreme weather conditions as required.
• Worker is exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors.
• Worker may be “on call” for emergencies, and work at any hour.
• Work is performed on hard surfaces, in occasionally wet conditions.
• Work hazards include steam; climbing ladders, catwalks, and scaffolds; entry into crawlspaces and sewers; operation of a county vehicle; risk of lacerations, burns, contusions and other injuries; and exposure to high pressure fluids and gases.
• Work may include those of a correctional facility environment with exposure to noise and dangerous situations that could involve serious bodily injury and other health hazards.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials

• Utilizes county vehicles, telephone, and pager.
• Utilizes common HVAC equipment including wrenches, snips, riveter, sheet metal forming equipment, brazing torch, welder, saws, pipe threader, hand tools, small power tools, ladders, and other customary equipment.
• Acids, solvents, lead soldering flux, pipe thread lubricants and sealants.
• Safety equipment may include safety goggles, hardhat, and rubber boots.

Mental Functions

• Must be able to understand and communicate in English.
• Must be able to measure accurately and read blueprints.
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative.
• Must have good basic mathematical abilities.

Physical Functions

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally from ground to waist, or from waist to ground.
• Ability to work in a prone, supine or crouching position up to 30 minutes at a time, and up to six (6) hours in a day.
• Ability to work with arms extended out from torso, or above head for up to 30 minutes at a time, and up to six (6) hours in a day.
• Ability to bend and twist/rotate at the waist with ease at any time throughout the workday.
• Ability to push/pull with arms with a force of up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to use wrists, hands, and fingers in a bilaterally coordinated fashion to manipulate tools and work materials.
• Ability to maintain balance and coordination while climbing ladders and service catwalks.
• Ability to tolerate working in enclosed, cramped spaces.
• Ability to hear sufficiently to perceive leaks and hear instructions and warnings.
• Ability to coordinate use of hands and eyes.
• Ability to use hands effectively in the absence of visual cues.