Library HVAC Tech

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library HVAC Tech provides general maintenance and repair work on heating and cooling equipment. This role involves regularly inspecting all mechanical equipment for preventative maintenance service, diagnosing equipment malfunctions, and ensuring the operating efficiency of mechanical equipment. The technician will calibrate and adjust equipment as necessary, lubricate moving parts and bearings, and clean and service electrical controls, condensers, and filters. The position also includes responding to emergency calls related to heating and cooling systems, maintaining records of work orders and repairs, ordering materials, and coordinating with service contractors. Additionally, the HVAC Tech will assist and receive training in the repair and maintenance of refrigeration, heating, and ventilating equipment, and is responsible for maintaining their assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment. The role supports the Manager, Facilities Maintenance, participates in committees, prepares reports, and stays updated on industry trends. A key aspect of the role is ensuring customer-responsive service and handling customer service issues.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED supplemented by some coursework in repair and maintenance of air conditioning and heating equipment.
Two years of HVAC experience that includes installation, maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment.
Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License.
Michigan Mechanical Contractor’s License.
Federal EPA Certificate.
UAW Journeyman Card.
Knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques of the HVAC trade.
Knowledge of HVAC/refrigeration tools, materials, and test equipment.
Knowledge of installation techniques of HVAC/refrigeration systems.
Knowledge of reference manuals and resources associated with HVAC systems.
Knowledge of equipment operations.
Knowledge of safety practices common to the HVAC operation and equipment.
Knowledge of records maintenance and management.
Knowledge of other pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
Knowledge of public library operations, services, and policies.
Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Skill in applying HVAC repair and maintenance techniques.
Skill in reading and understanding schematics.
Skill in analyzing HVAC malfunctions from performance and test equipment readings and determining appropriate repairs.
Skill in repairing and maintaining HVAC systems.
Skill in operating and handling appropriate hand tools (including power).
Skill in promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors and vendors.
Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
Skill in problem-solving and troubleshooting issues.
Skill in responding to inquiries in effective oral and written communications.
Skill in utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Library and department staff, board members, outside agencies, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Provides general maintenance and repair work on heating and cooling equipment.
Regularly inspects all mechanical equipment for preventative maintenance service.
Provides preventive maintenance activities, diagnoses equipment malfunctions and operating efficiency of mechanical equipment.
Calibrates and adjusts equipment as necessary.
Lubricates all moving parts and bearings of mechanical equipment.
Cleans and services electrical controls, condensers, and changes or cleans filters when necessary.
Responds to emergency calls related to issues or problems with heating and cooling systems.
Maintains records of work orders, assignments, repairs, and equipment specifications.
Orders and acquires materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment.
Interacts and coordinates with service contractors.
Performs various other trade, maintenance, or building and equipment repair as directed.
Assists and receives training in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of refrigeration, heating and ventilating equipment.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned vehicle, tools, and other equipment.
Provides support to the Library – Manager, Facilities Maintenance on matters as directed.
Participates on a variety of committees as assigned.
Prepares and presents reports and other necessary correspondence.
Attends and participates in trade group meetings.
Maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment.
Ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively.
Ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Library policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
Ensures an environment of customer-responsive services, providing customer-responsive service and handling customer service issues.