HVAC Technician

State of Iowa • Johnston - 50131 - Polk County, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Public Defense is looking to fill a HVAC Technician to assist the State at Camp Dodge! The successful candidate will perform advance journey level mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and electronic work in the installation, maintenance, repair and operations of air conditioning, ventilation, heating, boilers, refrigeration and building automated systems.

Requirements

• Experience equal to five years of full-time work in the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, boilers, refrigeration, ancillary equipment, and building automated systems related to HVAC; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours of accredited post high school education in HVAC for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of two years.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain Class B commercial driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain certifications as required by regulatory authorities pertaining to HVAC, boilers, and refrigeration.
• Must be capable of obtaining forklift and other material handling equipment operator’s permits as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, persons in this class may be required to obtain a license to perform electrical work in accordance with Chapter 103, Iowa Code.
• Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair air conditioning systems ranging from 60 ton (+) packaged units down to window units.
• Calculate, layout, estimate, and install ductwork to include supply and return side, plenum, truck, and branch.
• Perform inspections, tests, and diagnostic procedures to ensure proper operation of AC equipment.
• Charge refrigerant lines and recover refrigerant according to environmental compliance regulatory standards.
• Monitor and perform diagnostic procedures using systems such as Tridium Niagara AX framework, Tridium Niagara R2 framework, JACE controllers, and BACnet devices
• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration units such as coolers, freezers, and domestic appliances.
• Charge and recover refrigerant according to environmental compliance regulatory standards.
• Assist Electricians in performing work normally associated with the secondary electrical distribution system. This system includes 480-volt, 240-volt three phase, and 120 volt (and larger) single phase.
• Coordinate job site tasks between soldiers and civilians of various trades in logical construction sequence and priority.
• Work closely with Facility Engineer on assigned special projects.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed