Mechanical Systems Technician

State of Oklahoma • Claremore, OK

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the layout, installation, maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, sheet metal (duct work) and/or natural gas piping systems in a state agency or facility.

Requirements

• Current Mechanical Journeyman license issued by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (for Level II).
• Active or inactive licensure as a Mechanical Contractor with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (for Level III and IV).
• Knowledge of the operation of a variety of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, fixtures, tools and equipment utilized in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard safety precautions in the trade.
• Ability to maintain and repair various types of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
• Ability to install various types of heating and air conditioning components.
• Ability to provide guidance and training to assigned work crews (for Level II, III, and IV).
• Ability to perform highly independent work (for Level III and IV).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints (for Level IV).
• Sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license (may be required for operating state-owned vehicles).
• Possession of active licensure within 30 days of appointment (may be required).
• Licensure in one or more of the following categories may be required: air conditioning (unlimited and limited); heating (unlimited and limited); refrigeration; sheet metal; gas piping.
• Certification card for refrigerant recovery and recycling in accordance with Section 609 of the Federal Clean Air Act of 1990 (may be required).

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical apprentice duties (Level I).
• Entry level work in completing minor repairs or maintenance work on heating and air conditioning systems or provide assistance to fully qualified technicians (Level I).
• Supervisory principles and practices (Level IV).

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs various types of equipment such as refrigerant compressors, condensers, pumps, cooling towers, electrical and pneumatic control systems, fans, humidifiers, electronic filters, air compressors, electric motors, heat exchangers and miscellaneous valves and pipes carrying refrigerant, water, air and natural gas.
• Reads and interprets schematic wiring diagrams, manufacturer’s manuals, blueprints, sketches and written instructions.
• Oversees the work of others in the installation, maintenance or repair of mechanical systems, including mechanical apprentices or mechanical journeymen, or maintenance repair technicians, laborers, patients, inmates, and/or students assigned as helpers.
• Works with consultants, engineers and suppliers on designs, troubleshooting system or equipment and system upgrades.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.

What This Job Offers

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