HVAC Technician

TUCSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY•Tucson, AZ

15d•$26 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the HVAC Technician maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for Tucson Airport Authority at Tucson International Airport and Ryan Airfield. The role troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs electrical circuits on mechanical equipment and temperature-control systems and performs quality assurance of HVAC systems. The technician also responds to airport emergencies as essential personnel and supports public-safety and operational emergency response.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following: three years of experience repairing air-conditioning and refrigeration units operated by an EMCS; two years as an HVAC technician on EMCS-operated equipment plus completion of a recognized HVAC training program; or two years of verifiable technical education in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems plus two years of experience analyzing and troubleshooting heating, ventilation, lighting, and building systems with automated energy-efficiency controls. Equivalent combinations of experience and training may be considered.
Valid Arizona driver's license.
EPA Universal Certification.
Ability to drive airport vehicles and obtain authorization to access the Air Operations Area Non-Movement Area.
Obtain and maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access.
Pass an annual respirator fit test.
Obtain and maintain Forklift Certification within 90 days after hire.
Complete specified TPC Engineer's training courses within one year of employment: Reading Blueprints, Schematics and Symbols; Making Measurements; Health and Safety; Troubleshooting Skills; Understanding Electricity and Electronics; and Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
Complete and obtain certification for NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within the first year in the position.
Knowledge of facility maintenance and repair materials, methods, and means; mechanical engineering and construction techniques; computer-controlled energy management systems; digital, electric, and pneumatic controls; hydronic heating and cooling systems; air conditioning; Central Plant operations; thermal storage; blueprints and schematic drawings; facility-maintenance equipment and tools; and EPA refrigerant compliance standards.
Organizational, oral and written communication, and critical-thinking skills; self-motivation and initiative to deliver quality work.
Ability to work in high-noise environments and extreme seasonal weather when necessary.
Ability to perform accurate, detail-oriented work, maintain confidentiality and mature judgment, and function in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects.
Ability to organize responsibilities and act independently on work problems requiring immediate solutions.
Ability to interpret and analyze complex technical information, research and organize data, make sound judgments, draw accurate conclusions, and provide appropriate recommendations, including under stress.
Ability to perform varied physical movements, including standing for two to three hours at a time, walking, reaching, stretching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and crawling.
Ability to lift or move items weighing at least 50 pounds, with or without assistance or purpose-designed equipment.
Ability to climb and work from step and extension ladders and use sky lifts at heights of approximately 70 feet.
Ability to access and work in confined spaces such as ceilings, crawl spaces, spaces between walls, access-panel doors, and tunnels.
Hand dexterity and a strong grip to hold tools and equipment for extended periods.
Ability to communicate clearly in English by telephone, radio, and cellular telephone in high-noise environments; read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to distinguish colors in all lighting conditions and identify fuel-grade color codes and fuel samples.
Ability to hear and understand sounds transmitted by radio, telephone, and other external sound sources.
Ability to operate airport vehicles and equipment, including standard and automatic vehicles, pickup trucks, and forklifts.
Ability to use a computer with Microsoft Office software and other required office machines.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and use effective customer-service and public-relations practices.
Sensitivity to the actions and reactions of employees, tenants, and outside agencies, with appropriate concerns communicated to the supervisor.
Must respond to airport incidents as requested or required as essential emergency-response personnel.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish or another second language.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair HVAC systems and equipment, adjusting systems in response to Energy Management Control System (EMCS) recommendations.
Maintain mechanical equipment; rebuild or replace motors, starters, and malfunctioning components; and troubleshoot and repair electrical problems.
Maintain refrigerant logs.
Evaluate HVAC problems and recommend courses of action to the supervisor.
Recommend HVAC upgrades and related projects to keep systems current.
Assist and train Facilities Maintenance and EMCS personnel on HVAC system operation.
Respond to maintenance and equipment-malfunction requests from airport employees, the public, and tenants.
Read and understand blueprints and maintenance technical data.
Clean job sites daily or immediately after work is complete.
Submit reports to the supervisor on equipment repairs and replacements, and keep the supervisor apprised of work in progress.
Complete assignments efficiently and on time.
Research, locate, and price necessary parts and tools, and submit relevant purchasing information.
Obtain the materials and supplies needed to complete work promptly.
Maintain work records in accordance with department policies.
Respond to airport emergencies and situations involving potential loss of life or property; support emergency response; follow ICS/NIMS protocols; and coordinate or participate in after-action debriefings.
Maintain effective working relationships, provide customer service, participate in directed training and self-improvement, and cross-train within the work environment.