HVAC Technician II

Salt Lake City Corporation

4d•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to join our Facilities team! The HVAC Technician performs skilled maintenance, installation, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including chillers, boilers, and air conditioners. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and servicing pneumatic and electronic controls, performing electrical work up to 480V (3-phase), and handling plumbing, welding, and ductwork fabrication. The technician ensures system efficiency by testing, adding refrigerant, and repairing motors, compressors, and control panels. The position collaborates closely with the Maintenance Coordinator and other facility personnel to maintain efficient HVAC system operations. The Public Services Facilities Division is an internal service that provides maintenance and repairs to City buildings such as City Hall, the Sorenson Unity Center, Smith’s Ballpark, and fire stations. This division is also responsible for the security and maintenance of the downtown and Sugar House business districts. Applicants for roles within the Facilities Division can expect to directly provide or support the skilled trades and maintenance to the City’s facilities to keep this important infrastructure running smoothly for its occupants. Learn more about working for Salt Lake City’s Public Services Facilities Division!

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in the HVAC area, or three years of increasingly responsible HVAC experience. Related education may be substituted for up to two years’ experience on a year-for-year basis.
Thorough knowledge of codes, standards, practices, materials, and methods used in HVAC maintenance. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams and various styles of equipment operation manuals. Possesses knowledge of current practices for the control of corrosion in HVAC units and associated controls.
Possession of EPA Type II Certification is required.
Possession of or ability to obtain EPA Universal Type Certification within six months of hire
Possession of valid state driver’s license or Utah driving privilege card. A commercial, Class B driver’s license may be required.
Knowledge of safety rules and hazards and application of accident prevention measures associated with the operation of maintenance equipment
Ability to work rotating shifts, which may include days, afternoons, graveyards, weekends, and holidays.
Subject to call-out and ability to work standby, as scheduled.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair the following: Air handler units (both high- and low-pressure systems), Volume air ventilation boxes (both electronic and pneumatic controlled), Thermostats (pneumatics, electronic and electric-type controls), Pneumatic control cabinets (including, but not limited to, sensors relays, P.E. switches, pressure controls, velocity controls, valves, actuators, differential regulars), Refrigeration systems (CFC certification required for the handling and safe recovery of Freon ILS.E.S). Must have a complete understanding of Freon, thermostatic expansion valves, cap tub systems, accumulators, filter dryers all types, liquid receivers, evaporator, and condensing coils, hermetic, semi-hermetic, scroll and all other types of compressors, for their repair and proper operations. Must be able to make fast and accurate readings for superheat and temperature drop and know proper charging procedure of different Freon. Gas fired furnaces (including draft high efficiency furnace with spark generators, draft safeguards, inducer motors and all types of new safety controls Evaporative coolers (Arvon, Wright, Alpine-type models) Electronic air cleaners for smoking rooms Radiant heaters Heat reclaim units Incinerator, induce draft model

Responsibilities

Installs, monitors, repairs and services chillers, boilers, and air-conditioners, ranging from 3 to 300 tons cooling capacity.
Installs, services and repairs environmental control systems in all facility or plant buildings, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout.
Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools and following blueprints or engineering specifications.
Fabricates, assembles, and installs duct work using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment. Installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air duct system. Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape. Changes filters and lubing equipment.
Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuits. Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating/ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.
Tests systems and adds refrigerant to build up prescribed operating pressure. Tests joints and connections for gas leaks. Responsible for keeping a log of all refrigerant use and reclamation.
Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
Performs all duties and responsibilities outlined in the HVAC Technician I Position Description.
Performs other related duties as assigned.