DPS - IOD - HVAC Mechanic III Facilities Job Abilene area,Texas USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

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Job Title DPS - IOD - HVAC Mechanic III Facilities - 9816

This full-time position is on call seven (7) days a week & will be required to take the state issued laptop home.

On call consists of rotation and will be required to respond anytime if requested.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs advanced (senior-level) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) work. Work involves operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical / DDC control systems and components of HVAC equipment including steam and hot water boilers, cooling towers, chillers, fan coil units and air handler units in medium and large buildings. Required to learn and apply the developing technology of microprocessor control systems as they are installed in the different facilities.

Instruct, guide and supervise the work of other HVAC mechanics and contractors while maintaining a work team atmosphere in order to accomplish large and difficult maintenance or repair projects. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overhaul, remove and replace, and/or repair air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment (e.g., pumps, air compressors, steam and hot water boilers, DX systems, pneumatically controlled devices). Make necessary adjustments to parts and equipment to attain maximum equipment efficiency during operation.

Repair steam and hot water boilers, and all auxiliary steam and hot water equipment. Inspect and maintain proper steam pressure for all types of boilers, e.g., fire tube and water tube boilers, maintain proper water levels in boilers and associated equipment; read gauges and record indicated temperatures and pressures; take action to relieve excessive pressures or temperatures or to increase low pressure or temperatures.

Monitor boiler water and chemicals and make adjustments to the equipment as needed.

Install or remove and replace electrical control wiring and high voltage wiring within the equipment. Remove and install damper motors, actuators, thermostats, humidistats, and all other associated equipment.

Monitor direct-digital-control (DDC) software unique to each piece of HVAC equipment to allow computer monitoring and remote adjustments for comfort and precision cooling and heating.

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance services on equipment (e.g., clean coils and rod tubes; change filters and belts; grease bearings; change motors, steam traps and valves, piping connections, fittings and couplings repair and replace compressors).

Test refrigeration equipment to determine if there are leaks and to locate and repair sources of recognized leaks. Adjust expansion valves and add refrigerant to air conditioning systems as needed.

Maintain records and prepare correspondence and reports (manual and computerized) related to work orders, repairs, installations, service, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance. Monitor and adjust computerized plant systems.

Assist management in developing bid specifications related to HVAC and boiler equipment. Assist with the purchase of equipment and/or supplies to keep equipment operational, following Department purchasing requirements.

Attend special training sessions, read manuals, and question vendor representatives to learn the technology, capabilities, and limitations of new types of controls (e.g., microprocessor, pneumatic, DDC).

Travel to remote Department facilities, work hours beyond and other than normal work hours including holidays and weekends, and respond to off-hours call-ins to accomplish assigned projects and respond to emergency malfunctions on HVAC equipment.

May inspect maintenance and repair work performed by others to verify that it meets quality standards.

Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

Perform other…