HVAC Technician I

City of DeLand • DeLand, FL

7d • $22

About The Position

The HVAC Technician is responsible for performing repairs and scheduled maintenance to a variety of equipment including: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, split systems, and packaged units throughout City buildings and Facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) from a U.S. Department of Education accredited institution is required.
• At least five (5) years of experience in the HVAC trade as an HVAC service technician.
• EPA Type II (Preferred) or possess an HVAC Technical School diploma/degree and have at least five (5) years of experience in the HVAC trade as an HVAC service technician.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be First Aid and CPR/AED certified or become certified within six (6) months of hire.
• Must pass background check.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and write neatly .
• Ability to provide good customer service and deal with the building tenants in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and building tenants.
• Ability to follow and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in the performance of specifically assigned responsibilities .
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations when immediate guidance from the supervisor may not be available .
• Ability to read and comprehend safety manuals, work orders, operation guides, legal documents, instructions, letters, memos, journals, and maps.
• Ability to work independently and in a diligent manner.
• Good physical condition is essential.
• Ability to use a computer, with knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders, safety instructions, maps, blueprints, mechanical drawings, instructions, procedures, memos.
• Skilled in performing shop math and in writing simple sentences relaying information, data and details to others.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of refrigeration recovery, evacuation and charging
• Understanding of the installation and sizing of refrigerant piping.
• Ability to maintain maintenance records as required by City, State, and EPA regulations.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Ability to braze and solder various metals to connect piping.
• Ability to make adjustments with the Building Automation Programs.
• Basic understanding of electrical as it pertains to HVAC components.

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of air conditioning equipment trouble shooting, repair, and replacement of components.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on HVAC systems through planned and scheduled work orders.
• Assist in project planning for asset maintenance.
• Calibrate controls to maintain design temperature and humidity.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED