HVAC Mechanic

City of Glendale•Glendale, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs journey level work in the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of refrigeration, air-conditioning, heating and ventilating equipment in City facilities. Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards. Installs, repairs and maintains various HVAC equipment such as: compressors, pumps, motors, package units, heat pumps, ducting, mixing boxes, digital and pneumatic controls, air handlers, chillers and boilers. Assists in the inspection of major repairs performed by contractor. Analyzes air conditioning problems and adjusts pneumatic, electric, electronic, direct digital systems and energy management programs as necessary to properly control the HVAC systems. Installs, troubleshoots and repairs automated building control systems. Estimates requirements, orders materials and equipment necessary for installation and repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration units. Keeps routine work records and prepares necessary reports. Drives City truck to work locations in outlying City facilities. May act as leadworker to Building Repairers and Maintenance Workers. May be assigned to assist in other maintenance work as required. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe, efficient manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Requirements

Four years of experience in the maintenance and repair of large commercial heating, air conditioning or refrigeration systems; two of which must include working with the installation and repair of direct digital control systems.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid California Class C driver's license.
Knowledge of equipment and procedures utilized in maintaining heating and air conditioning principles.
Knowledge of heating and air conditioning principles.
Knowledge of and skill in exceptional customer services practices.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
Ability to develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair refrigeration of HVAC systems.
Ability to establish smooth working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Ability to install, repair and maintain computerized control and energy management systems.
Ability to install, repair and maintain digital control systems.
Ability to maintain routine work records.
Ability to model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to read, write and comprehend directions in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing HVAC mechanic work in a government or university environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Installs, repairs and maintains various HVAC equipment such as: compressors, pumps, motors, package units, heat pumps, ducting, mixing boxes, digital and pneumatic controls, air handlers, chillers and boilers.
Assists in the inspection of major repairs performed by contractor.
Analyzes air conditioning problems and adjusts pneumatic, electric, electronic, direct digital systems and energy management programs as necessary to properly control the HVAC systems.
Installs, troubleshoots and repairs automated building control systems.
Estimates requirements, orders materials and equipment necessary for installation and repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration units.
Keeps routine work records and prepares necessary reports.
Drives City truck to work locations in outlying City facilities.
May act as leadworker to Building Repairers and Maintenance Workers.
May be assigned to assist in other maintenance work as required.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.