HVAC Systems Technician

About the role

The HVAC Systems Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining, and operating all HVAC, plumbing, controls, and related systems in County-owned buildings to ensure efficient and reliable operation.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, repairs, troubleshoots, and/or operates boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air conditioning systems, air handling systems, heat pumps, variable air volume systems, ventilation systems, ductwork, heat exchangers, air compressors, motors, pumps, control systems (pneumatic & direct digital control), computer hardware for control systems and all other associated HVAC equipment and components;
• Analyzes, diagnoses, troubleshoots, and problem solves complex technical problems, and develops solutions to problems as they arise;

Requirements

• Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
• Experience Required: 7+ years

Special Requirements

• Valid NYS Drivers License with a good driving record
• Universal EPA CFC certification
• Boiler Certificate within one year of appointment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge of the installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of HVAC, plumbing, controls, and related systems
• Good knowledge of the principles, practices, terminology, and safety precautions used in the operation and maintenance of large complex HVAC and plumbing systems, auxiliary equipment and controls
• Working knowledge of code, life safety, and indoor air quality issues as it relates to HVAC and plumbing work
• Working knowledge of CMMS, and BAS applications

Salary

$35.61 +

Schedule

Full Time Regular

Pay

Not Specified

Benefits

Fully detailed benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college, university, or technical school with an Associates Degree or certificate in air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration technology or a closely related field and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of complex commercial, industrial, and/or institutional HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and controls systems, six months of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
• b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma plus completion of an apprentice program and possession of journeyman certification, and a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time paid experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of complex commercial, industrial, and/or institutional HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and controls systems, six months of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
• c) Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a) and (b) above as determined by the Commissioner of Personnel.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The applicant will possess a valid NYS Drivers License with a good driving record at the time of application and maintain such license for the duration of employment.
• Candidate should possess a record of on-going training and a Universal EPA CFC certification at time of appointment. Possession of Boiler Certificate within one year of appointment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

• This is a highly skilled technical service position in which the incumbent installs, repairs, maintains, and operates all HVAC, plumbing, controls, and related systems located in County-owned buildings to insure efficient and reliable operation.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Installs, maintains, repairs, troubleshoots, and/or operates boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air conditioning systems, air handling systems, heat pumps, variable air volume systems, ventilation systems, ductwork, heat exchangers, air compressors, motors, pumps, control systems (pneumatic & direct digital control), computer hardware for control systems and all other associated HVAC equipment and components;