Senior Maintenance Journeyman (HVAC/Plumber)

About the role

This position is an expert craftsman in the HVAC/plumbing field. Most job responsibilities require previous experience in equipment and similar work procedures. Employees in this classification work from general instructions and will have some responsibility for ordering tasks and determining what procedures to apply. Employees may encounter some new situations requiring new solutions. The employee is responsible for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self, co-workers, and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to Authority property.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert-level maintenance support in the HVAC/Pumbing field
• Troubleshoots the most complex problems and issues
• Provides primary expertise on projects and tasks (such as scope and project budgeting)
• Counsels and trains assigned personnel
• Develops and maintains various HVAC/plumbing preventative maintenance programs and protocols related to Authority assets, equipment, and facilities
• Develops and maintains various HVAC/plumbing preventative maintenance programs and protocols related to Authority assets, equipment, and facilities
• May be responsible for directing and inspecting the work of assigned personnel
• Conducts emergency response (24/7) to any Authority location
• Develops and maintains various HVAC/plumbing preventative maintenance programs and protocols related to Authority assets, equipment, and facilities

Requirements

• Expert level knowledge of HVAC or plumbing field
• Full understanding of relevant Authority policies and procedures
• Knowledge of all relevant federal, state and Authority safety regulations and procedures
• Knowledge of state laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on public roadways
• Complies with all requirements of Federal Drug & Alcohol Testing Program at all times
• Ability to lead work crew, coach employees and provide on-the-job training
• Ability to work independently on complex HVAC or plumbing system diagnosis and repair
• Knowledge of procurement procedures
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications
• Ability to read work orders and translate them to work plans
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds at least 20 yards
• Must be capable of performing around hazardous situations such as moving heavy equipment, in and around equipment, at heights, on steep grades, and ladders and uneven surfaces
• Must be capable of wearing appropriate personal protection equipment such as hard hats, protective shoes and clothing, aprons, gloves, eyewear, hearing protection, and respirators
• Must be capable of performing repetitive motions such as grasping, reaching, bending, lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling and climbing
• Willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required to maintain continuous operation of this facility
• Effective oral and written communication skills (including listening skills)
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with Authority personnel and external to customers, vendors, etc.; provides the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent or equivalent related years of experience
• Seven years of relevant experience in the commercial HVAC/plumbing field; ten years preferred
• Vocational training preferred including successful completion of a federally-approved plumbing/HVACR apprenticeship program
• Holds a journeyperson certificate or a master electrician license, in good standing, issued by a state, US territory or District of Columbia licensure authority