HVAC Building Maintenance Mechanic II or III

About the role

This position may be filled as a Building Maintenance Mechanic II or III, depending on qualifications.

The Building Maintenance Mechanic II performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and installations of HVAC systems for the City and City School facilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor. The Building Maintenance Mechanic III performs skilled and more complex work in the maintenance, repair, and installations of HVAC systems for the City and School facilities. Work is performed under limited supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Responds to standard HVAC and/or electrical issues and work order requests.
• Troubleshoots and resolves equipment and system issues, including conducting installations and necessary repairs.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs HVAC systems, electrical equipment, and/or other building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Includes performing routine, and preventative maintenance such as replacing filters, belts, and lights, cleaning parts, and addressing mechanical issues.
• Enters and provides information into the work order system for accurate accountability of time and resources.
• Affords assistance and cross-trains with experienced building maintenance mechanics in all facets of daily operation and work project completion as needed and assigned.
• Operates a City vehicle in the performance of the job duties.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Reviews appropriate checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined.
• Follows safety instructions and attends appropriate safety training.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Subject to being called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public.
• Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Trade school or technical training in HVAC or Electrical Systems AND six (6) months of experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC/electrical equipment. OR High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years of experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC/electrical equipment. OR Four (4) years of experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC/electrical equipment. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
• Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements: Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia Driver’s License and acceptable driving record in accordance with City criteria. Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug test. Preferred: Journeyman license in HVAC or Electrical.

Qualifications

• Job Knowledge: General knowledge to perform most work in normal situations. Comprehension of standard situations including knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject. General knowledge of occupational hazards, safety practices, precautions, terminology, hand, and power tools (including specialized tools used in HVAC and electrical trades), and methods used in building maintenance, including heating and air conditioning systems, the refrigeration cycle, electrical components, wiring circuitry, and mechanical and electronic control systems. General knowledge of the use and operations of related software programs specific to the duties of the position.
• Reading: Intermediate: Ability to read and understand written materials such as plans, blueprints, specifications, drawings, newspapers, technical journals, multi-step instruction manuals, and reference materials.
• Writing: Basic: Ability to write simple letters, paragraphs and sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses to provide project updates, request materials, etc.
• Math: Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Communication Skills: Basic: Provide standard information to and interacts with others outside direct reporting relationships to determine needs for service, communication project information, and on procedures or general policies. Interaction requires recognizing different points of view to ensure understanding and appropriate response. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Independence and Decision-Making: Requires General Direction: Normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently. May require immediate direction to perform more complex assignments after receiving detailed instructions. Technical Skills: Skilled: Comprehensive, practical knowledge in the use of tools needed to complete routine HVAC and electrical maintenance of facilities with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. May need entry level skill in Word, Excel and/or departmental software.
• Fiscal Responsibilities: No fiscal responsibility.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.