Lead HVAC Technician

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead HVAC Technician plans, schedules, and performs construction, maintenance, and repairs of HVAC and mechanical systems in City-owned or operated facilities. The role also designs and constructs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other mechanical systems for City departments. It works under the general direction of the Building Construction and Maintenance Superintendent and provides direct supervision to regular and temporary workers as assigned. The position plans HVAC projects, prepares shop drawings and bills of material, identifies crew needs, develops schedules and cost estimates, sources materials, and ensures projects are completed on time and within approved budgets. It coordinates project work with other City divisions and outside subcontractors, schedules preventative maintenance and code inspections, tracks employee time and project purchases, maintains shop stock, supports hiring and performance evaluations, and coordinates training. The technician performs troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of HVAC and other mechanical equipment, including assigned minor electrical, heating, and ventilation systems. The position also promotes safe work practices and maintains a neat work area. The job is regular, full-time, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the MOC work location. Attendance is an essential function. The position may act as Building Construction and Maintenance Superintendent in that person's absence.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent, and four years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid New Mexico driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Strong computer skills.
Must possess and be able to obtain New Mexico State MM2, MM3, and MM4 Contractor's licenses within one year of hire.
Must possess or be able to obtain EPA certification and New Mexico State Journeyman Refrigeration (JR) and Journeyman Gas Fitters (JG) licenses within one year of hire.
Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
Extensive knowledge of HVAC and other mechanical systems, tools, materials, and related work procedures.
Knowledge of Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and Standards.
Trained in first aid and CPR.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other City personnel, and the public.
Ability to operate the tools and equipment listed for the position.
Subject to the City of Farmington Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy, including pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.
Requires a baseline audiometric examination and a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test.
Frequently walk, sit, talk or hear, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds; close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus are required.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and perform construction, maintenance, and repairs of HVAC and mechanical systems in City facilities.
Design and construct HVAC and other mechanical systems for City departments.
Directly supervise regular and temporary workers as assigned.
Prepare shop drawings, determine crew composition, develop schedules and bills of material, source materials, and prepare cost estimates and deadlines for HVAC projects.
Ensure assigned projects are completed on time and within the budget approved by the Building Construction and Maintenance Superintendent.
Coordinate HVAC work schedules and master project scheduling with the Building Construction and Maintenance Superintendent to make effective use of materials and personnel.
Maintain accurate time accounting for supervised employees and track material purchases against receipts for project audit records.
Order and maintain adequate shop stock to avoid work stoppages.
Assist with hiring through interviews and personnel evaluations, and write performance evaluations for assigned division personnel.
Communicate with City customers to determine and develop project needs.
Coordinate and schedule tasks performed by other City divisions and outside subcontractors.
Coordinate training for the technician and supervised employees.
Identify and schedule preventative maintenance tasks to preserve facility assets.
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace HVAC and other mechanical equipment, including assigned minor electrical, heating, and ventilation systems.
Maintain a safe and neat work environment and ensure personnel under the technician's charge follow safety and personal protection procedures.
Coordinate and track state building code inspections on projects.
Install or repair HVAC equipment and devices for new installations or remodeling as permitted by New Mexico Journeyman licenses.
Operate a motor vehicle for City and department business.
May serve as Acting Building Construction and Maintenance Superintendent during the Superintendent's absence.
May represent the Building and Maintenance Division on the Environmental, Health, & Safety Team; disseminate information to division members; serve on assigned committees; and assist other Building and Maintenance personnel.