Refrigeration Mechanic/Aviation HVAC Technician

Broward County•Fl 33315, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aviation Department, which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the North Perry Airport, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Refrigeration Mechanic. The Aviation HVAC Technician (Refrigeration Mechanic) must have the ability to perform skilled work in mechanical refrigeration in the installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration equipment, air conditioning systems, and centrifugal chillers. Work involves the servicing of air conditioning systems and units, refrigerators, water cooling systems, and related equipment utilized in a wide variety of county facilities and buildings, including Pre-Conditioned Air (PC-Air) Systems. Work includes determining work methods and procedures and frequent participation in refrigeration assignments, as well as responsibility for the quality of work produced. Employees receive assignments in oral or written form, frequently accompanied by sketches, diagrams, and blueprints. Work is reviewed by a technical and administrative supervisor for conformance with instructions and for adherence to established codes and regulations. Performs related work as required. This role performs skilled work in mechanical refrigeration in the installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration equipment, air conditioning systems, and centrifugal chillers. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requirements

Requires two (2) years in journey level refrigeration mechanic or closely related experience.
Universal Certification from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business.
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting and all other information as required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.
Ability to obtain / maintain Airfield driving privileges.
Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in refrigeration mechanics or a closely related field
Commercial Chiller/Cooling Tower Repair and Maintenance Experience
Pre-Conditioned Air (PC Air) Repair and Maintenance Experience

Responsibilities

Performs the overhaul and servicing of refrigeration units by checking the repair, replacement, and adjustment of worn or broken parts on condensers, compressors, and water and vacuum pumps and the testing of refrigeration equipment for refrigerant leaks; performs the removal and replacement of motors, pumps, shafts and bearings.
Performs servicing of air conditioning systems and units, refrigerators, water cooling systems and related equipment utilized in a wide variety of County facilities and buildings, including Pre-Conditioned Air (PC Air) Units.
Work includes determining work methods and procedures and frequent participation in refrigeration assignments, as well as responsibility for the quality of work produced.
Employees receive assignments in oral or written form, frequently accompanied by sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
Work is reviewed by technical supervisor for conformance with instructions and for adherence to established codes and regulations.
Checks gauges and makes inspection for preventive maintenance; reads gauges and instruments, determines temperature, velocity and humidity factors using air and water temperature gauges; adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure and temperature; bleeds contaminants from system and charges with specified amount and type of refrigerant; checks gauges and makes periodic preventative maintenance inspections.
Maintains up-to-date records on job orders; maintains effective and efficient working conditions; tests refrigeration equipment for refrigerant leaks; removes and installs motors, thermostats and humidistats; adjusts expansion valves; adjusts or changes belts; replaces gaskets, hinges, and hardware.
Repairs or adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings and couplings; performs the rebuilding, repairs and painting of wood and metal cooling towers and fans.
Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation
County matches up to $2,000 a year