HVAC Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Facilities

Clark County, Washington•Newark, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist is a journey level position performing skilled work using standardized practices in HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration). Incumbents are responsible for installation, troubleshooting, repair, modifications, and maintenance of building systems and equipment within HVAC-R. Additionally, the HVAC-R Specialists are responsible for assisting in other trade specialties necessitating broad knowledge, skills and abilities in all areas of building repair and maintenance. This is the journey level in the Facilities Maintenance job family. Incumbents work with considerable independence following the standard practices of HVAC-R, ensuring that preventive maintenance is performed and that urgent repairs are corrected. Incumbents may guide the work of other Specialists in accomplishing projects within the HVAC-R area. The HVAC-R Specialist is expected to have completed the equivalent of a structured apprenticeship program and, where applicable, to hold the appropriate trade license or card. This position is represented by Local 48, IBEW- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Completion of a HVAC-R apprenticeship program leading to the equivalent of a Journey card or license in the HVAC-R area; and, Two years of general experience in building maintenance, construction, or an additional trade.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Experience interacting with the general public in a professional manner.
Ability to pass Sheriff's background clearance and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) prior to employment as required for work performed in the Jail facility.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Must have the ability to respond to call-out emergencies when necessary and will be periodically assigned to standby.
Proficiency with hand tools, portable power tools, acetylene torch, ammeters, refrigeration gauges, electronic leak detectors, control devices, vacuum pump, micron gauge, manometer, bolometer and more.
Knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in the HVAC-R trade and in residential, commercial and industrial building maintenance and repair; preventive maintenance procedures; codes and regulations applicable to the specialty system and building maintenance in general; purchasing and bid requirements; computer systems used in building system diagnosis; occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with HVAC-R.
Ability to view, diagnose and repair a variety of complex equipment within the HVAC-R trade; read building construction plans, blue prints, and equipment instruction manuals; demonstrate sufficient strength, agility and dexterity to perform the work of the position; prepare cost estimates and bid specifications; maintain accurate records; communicate effectively with others encountered in the course of the work; safely use and care for tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance programs for all HVAC-R and related systems within the County buildings.
Use of complex diagnostic equipment in the detection of system/equipment failure or malfunction.
Installs and repairs all HVAC-R systems and equipment within County buildings.
Maintains records and work reports on all work performed.
Obtains competitive price quotes, locates vendors, and purchases supplies necessary to maintain inventory and complete assigned projects.
Designs, engineers, and modifies relevant components of remodel projects within County buildings.
Works as a part of a team in the design and implementation of remodel projects; may necessitate performing support work within another trade area.
Provides guidance and training to staff within the HVAC-R trade.
Reads, understands, and utilizes complicated blueprints, schematics and plans.
Coordinates with architects, engineers and outside contractors to complete assigned projects.
Lubricate, clean, adjust, overhaul and repair electrical motors.
Knowledge of theory and operation of all major types of equipment to trouble shoot and maintain.
Working knowledge of electrical voltage and controls, including pneumatic control devices.
Use mathematics and formulas, schedules, tables or procedures to calculate values or numbers.
Perform soldering and oxyacetylene welding, cutting and brazing.
General understanding of the different computer systems and programs used to communicate with HVAC-R equipment.
Along with all HVAC-R systems in the County buildings, this group also works on refrigerators, freezers, window shaker AC units, changing filters, maintaining motors, changing belts, cleaning ducts, etc.
Scheduling with departments on major changes, scheduling when preventative maintenance (PM’s) are to be performed.
Performs other building and property maintenance duties as needed, including but not limited to assisting other trades, clean up and property flood damage, snow removal, etc.
Project and daily duty clean up after themselves, day-to-day housekeeping.
Assisting in flood clean-ups, emergency situations, snow and ice removal, other duties as assigned.
Assist other trades as needed.