HVAC Technician

City of Fort Lauderdale • Fl, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a Journeyman Mechanical Certificate of Competency in Air Conditioning issued by Broward County. Preference will be given to candidates who possess the required Certificate of Competency at the time of hire. If the position cannot be filled by a candidate who holds the required certificate, candidates who do not currently possess the certificate may be considered and hired as trainees and will be required to obtain the Journeyman Mechanical Certificate of Competency in Air Conditioning issued by Broward County within two (2) years of their date of hire. An employee in this class receives and processes work orders relating to the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and heating equipment, ice machines, cooling towers, pumps, pneumatic equipment, water coolers, and other related equipment for various facilities citywide. This is skilled, journeyman level mechanic work of more than average difficulty in the installation, maintenance and repair of air conditioning and related equipment. The employee usually works alone under general supervision and must exercise reasonable initiative and independent judgment in determining action to be taken. In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency, or trade school certificate
• Three (3) to five (5) years of Journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including commercial air conditioning experience.
• Depending on assignment, work experience in the maintenance and repair of central units up to seventy-five (75) tons capacity, air handlers and cooling towers.
• Must be able to obtain the Journeyman Mechanical Certificate of Competency in air conditioning, issued by Broward County, within two years from the date of hire
• Must obtain the Journeyman Mechanical Certificate of Competency in Air Conditioning issued by Broward County within two (2) years of their date of hire.
• All candidates must possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days after hire.
• City employees seeking Veterans’ Preference must demonstrate re-deployment since joining the City.
• Candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates who possess the required Certificate of Competency at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, including changing or cleaning filters, adjusting or changing belts, greasing bearings, cleaning drain pans and coils, and checking overall operation of equipment
• Repairs watercoolers, ice machines and refrigerators
• May operate power tools in maintenance and repair work, including such shop tools as drill press, grinder and bench saw
• Operates a panel or pick-up truck and communicates by two-way radio
• Installs HVAC equipment in accordance with local and national codes
• Prepares and prioritizes work schedules; purchases parts and equipment
• Responds to service calls; inspects malfunctioning equipment; diagnoses, repairs, and replaces equipment
• Reviews bids and proposals from contractors; coordinates schedules; attends meetings; reviews job plans and blueprints
• Maintains records on service and repair of equipment; prepares and submits reports
• Recommends the replacement of air conditioning systems; participates in the preparation of specifications for acquisition of new equipment; recommends equipment purchases
• Performs related work as required

Benefits

• As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED