Facilities Technicians

City of Palo Alto•Palo Alto, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Palo Alto has exciting opportunities for individuals with journey-level HVAC experience! We are looking for 2 individuals to join us at the Public Works Department Public Services Division. The Facilities Technician position performs a variety of skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of City facilities, systems, and equipment. An HVAC journey-level skill set is highly desirable for this position. A successful candidate will have 1) previously completed an HVAC apprenticeship program or HVAC Trade School that includes theory and on the job work 2) four years of journey-level HVAC experience 3) possession of an EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate. Be part of a 13-person skilled Facilities team who are responsible for maintaining a very diverse group of buildings, ranging from fire stations, community centers, libraries, theaters, parking garages, Jr. Museum and Zoo, interpretive centers, swimming pool complex, Art Center, the new Public Safety Building, and multi-story office buildings. There is never a dull day when you work in Facilities Maintenance. The City of Palo Alto is a place to come and stay for your entire employment career! This position is represented by Service Employee International Union position (SEIU).

Requirements

High school graduate or GED preferred supplemented by completion of an electrical, plumbing, or HVAC apprenticeship program or HVAC Trade School that includes theory and on-the-job work.
Four years of journey-level experience working as an electrician, plumber, or HVAC technician, in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing building equipment in a commercial, industrial or large facility environment.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Possession of EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate.

Nice To Haves

HVAC journey-level skill set is highly desirable.
Attainment of Aquatic Facilities Operator Certificate will be required upon the discretion of the manager.

Responsibilities

Performs technically complex facilities maintenance duties requiring specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas of installation, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting and maintenance of HVAC systems, electrical, electronic controls, and auxiliary equipment.
Exercises a broad range of independent judgement and responsibilities in assessing, organizing, prioritizing, scheduling, planning, and purchasing of materials and equipment for all assigned work orders.
Uses a computerized maintenance management system to manage work orders, which includes scheduling, recording materials costs, labor hours worked, and description of work completed.
Performs skilled maintenance, repair and installation work related to facilities heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVACR), and electrical systems.
Troubleshoots HVAC mechanical/electrical malfunctions on items such as chillers, AC compressors, boilers, pumps, motors, electric and electronic controls via functional tests, visual inspection, and other tests and checks to identify cause and action needed.
Performs emergency repairs, as necessary; uses established safety procedures in doing such work.