HVAC Technician III (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas

3d•$53,810 - $62,483

About The Position

The HVAC Technician III installs, maintains, troubleshoots, calibrates, and repairs complex commercial and/or residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment for City of Dallas facilities. The role helps provide a safe and comfortable environment in City buildings and structures, leads Technicians I and II, trains apprentices and junior technicians, and acts as a backup to the Supervisor. The position also performs other trades work as needed or assigned. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and five years of experience in air conditioning, heating, and/or refrigeration repair, including three years working with systems of five tons or above. Alternatively, a completed vocational program in HVAC or Basic Refrigeration and four years of relevant experience, together with the required EPA certification, meets the stated education and experience requirements. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record and EPA 608 Universal Certification are required. The employee must be available for varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime. The starting salary range is $53,809.60–$62,483.20; the amount offered depends on qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or the stated vocational-program equivalency.
Five years of experience working with air conditioning, heating, and/or refrigeration repair, including three years working with systems of five tons or above; alternatively, a completed vocational program in HVAC or Basic Refrigeration and four years of relevant experience meets the education and experience requirements when accompanied by the required EPA certificate.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
EPA 608 Universal Certification.
Availability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime.
Expert knowledge of HVAC systems, equipment, and repair tools.
Advanced ability to operate hand and portable power tools used in HVAC installation and repair.
Expertise in reading, writing, and comprehending 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.
Ability to develop written instructions and train more junior technicians.
Skill in leading a team and maintaining effective relationships.

Responsibilities

Performs mechanical labor, repair, and maintenance on City HVAC equipment and related systems to help ensure a safe and comfortable environment in City buildings and structures.
Troubleshoots, evaluates, and checks electrical components and pneumatic controls on HVAC and refrigeration equipment; identifies concerns, determines repairs, and ensures quality completion.
Performs non-routine preventive and maintenance work on HVAC and refrigeration equipment; checks drain lines, clears pipes, makes repairs, recovers refrigerant in compliance with federal regulations, and repairs or replaces electric motors and starters.
Installs and repairs small electric motors used in forced-air systems and installs and repairs drinking fountains, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, and related equipment.
Trains HVAC apprentices and Technicians I and II; leads complex HVAC projects and ensures repair and maintenance assignments are performed safely and efficiently.
Responds to emergency “hot and cold calls,” adjusts building temperatures for tenants, performs work requiring elevated expertise, and escalates issues when necessary.
Requests and maintains work-order records, oversees timesheets, monitors supplies and equipment, makes purchases, and works with others to determine needs.
Serves as backup to the Supervisor in the Supervisor’s absence.
Performs other trades work as needed or assigned.