HVAC Systems Mechanic

City of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the HVAC Systems Mechanic responds to service requests to perform skilled diagnosis, repair, overhaul and replacement work in heating, air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, and building automation systems for a wide variety of equipment in City facilities and buildings. The HVAC Systems Mechanic will monitor, program, repair and adjust digital controls and field devices for building air conditioning, heating, ventilation and other various mechanical/electrical systems. The HVAC Systems Mechanic will perform all preventive maintenance tasks and other system checks to ensure proper indoor air quality, system efficiency and occupancy comfort.

Requirements

Possession of an EPA Universal Certification of Refrigerant Handling is required at time of appointment.
A valid California Class C Driver License is required for appointment to this classification, and must be maintained in order to continue employment in the classification.
Knowledge of principles involved in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, digital, electronic and pneumatic controls, plumbing and refrigeration systems, and the proper repair techniques for these systems.
Knowledge of general building maintenance and repair, including plumbing and electrical.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance chemicals and other materials used in boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and similar equipment.
Knowledge of current local building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes.
Knowledge of energy conservation products and techniques.
Knowledge of computerized logs and recordkeeping.
Knowledge of pneumatic and Direct Digital Controls for HVAC equipment.
Knowledge of hardware, firmware and software for building automation system requirements.
Ability to adjust and calibrate pneumatic, electric and electronic controls connected with air circulation systems.
Ability to use testing equipment for electronics, pneumatics, air-flow, speed, temperature, humidity, etc.
Ability to use welding equipment, small power tools such as saws, drills, grinders, etc., and hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, ratchet socket sets, etc., in a proper and safe manner.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to read blueprints and electrical diagrams.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees and the general public.
Ability to program and use software for Direct Digital Control systems for HVAC equipment.
Ability to use informational databases.
Ability to diagnose and repair all types of HVAC, refrigeration and various life-safety monitoring equipment.
Ability to maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
Must be willing to be on-call and work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Value customers and co-workers through provision of excellent customer service.
Lift and carry heavy parts and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Must not be affected by heights.
Must have normal hearing.
Eyesight must be corrected to 20/20.
Climb stairs and ladders and to crawl into and work in small, closed-in spaces.
Four years of increasingly responsible work experience as a repair technician or closely related classification with responsibility for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning, electrical, ventilating, high and low pressure boilers, and similar systems, including two years working with programmable digital controls, such as, but not limited to Direct Digital Controls including Barber-Colman, Invensis, Tridium, and Johnson Metasys systems.
Two years of work experience as a repair technician or closely related classification with responsibility for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning, electrical, ventilating, high and low pressure boilers, and similar systems.
Completion of a formal apprenticeship program in heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration. Completion must be verifiable through apprenticeship program.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial systems is highly desirable.
Completion of an accredited educational program in heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration in a trade school, community college, or the U.S. Armed Forces.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, repair, overhaul and develop preventative maintenance programs for commercial and industrial heating, air conditioning, ventilating and refrigeration systems.
Install, calibrate, and maintain pneumatic, electrical, digital and electronic controls.
Report major system problems to supervisor, or lead person verbally or in writing.
Monitor and recommend changes to improve efficiency, economy and to conserve energy.
Maintain boiler rooms, equipment rooms and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Repair or replace systems including air handlers, compressors, condensers, appliances, furnaces, ventilation fans, building automation controls, package and split systems and other related equipment as required.
Maintain computerized records for work order activity and time sheet accounting.
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.