HVAC Technician II - Fair Park (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)
About The Position
The HVAC Technician II installs, maintains, troubleshoots, calibrates, and repairs commercial and/or residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment to provide comfortable climates in City of Dallas facilities. The position performs mechanical, technical, and general manual labor on HVAC equipment and related systems, supports safe and comfortable conditions in City buildings, and assists with repairs to electrical components and pneumatic controls. The technician also performs preventive maintenance, installs and repairs motors and related equipment, responds to temperature-related service calls, guides apprentices and trade helpers, and documents work orders and material needs. Other trades work may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Four years of experience working with air conditioning, heating, and/or refrigeration repair, including two years working with systems of five tons or above.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 Universal Certification.
- Technical knowledge of HVAC systems, equipment, and repair tools.
- Advanced skill operating hand and portable power tools used to install and repair HVAC systems.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend technical descriptions and plans.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical and mechanical codes related to HVAC installation and repairs.
- Ability to understand and follow complex written and verbal instructions.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
- Availability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime.
- Alternatively, a completed vocational program in HVAC or Basic Refrigeration and three years of relevant experience, in addition to the EPA certificate, meets the education and experience requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical labor, repair, and maintenance on City HVAC equipment and related systems to maintain safe and comfortable conditions in City buildings and structures.
- Troubleshoot, evaluate, and check electrical components and pneumatic controls on HVAC refrigeration equipment; identify concerns, determine repairs, and ensure quality completion.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment, check drain lines, clear pipes, make repairs, and recover refrigerant in compliance with federal regulations.
- Repair and replace electric motors and starters; install and repair small electric motors used in forced-air systems.
- Install and repair drinking fountains, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, and other equipment.
- Transfer knowledge to HVAC apprentices and other trades helpers so work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Respond to hot and cold calls to adjust building temperatures for tenants.
- Maintain work-order and material-request records, monitor supplies and equipment, validate purchase requests, and coordinate with others to determine needs.
- Perform other trades work as needed or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
