Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist

Job Posting Title

Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist

Fleet & Facilities

2400 BROADWAY SE

Probationary Hourly Rate of $32.51

Union Hourly Rate of $33.17

August 13, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals;

career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

• Performs scheduled and preventive maintenance including lubrication of fans, motors and control units on a variety of different types of HVAC systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Tests systems on a regular basis and makes repairs as needed.
• Plans and sketches or follows blueprints for new and modified HVAC installations to accommodate various renovation and structural changes which affect heating and air conditioning systems.
• Installs all types of HVAC units, and connects and fabricates all related apparatus including ducts, pipes, compressors, motors, fans and controls.
• Serves in a lead capacity as necessary on various heating and air conditioning installation and renovation projects.
• Performs tasks at the level authorized by current journeyman licenses.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment.
• Requires the Journeyman Refrigeration license.
• Requires 40 CFR part 82m Subpart F Certification.
• Requires Boiler Operator Class II high pressure license within nine (9) months from date of hire.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and other instructions.
• Knowledge of refrigeration theory.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of the tools and equipment described in this description.
• * Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
• Copies of all current training certificates and/or trade licenses must be provided at time of application.

• Performs work both indoors and outdoors, and is exposed to extremes of heat, cold, and humidity.
• Works in extreme weather conditions as required.
• Worker is exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors.
• Worker may be “on call” for emergencies, and work at any hour.
• Work is performed on hard surfaces, in occasionally wet conditions.
• Work hazards include steam; climbing ladders, catwalks, and scaffolds; entry into crawlspaces and sewers; operation of a county vehicle; risk of lacerations, burns, contusions and other injuries; and exposure to high pressure fluids and gases.
• Work may include those of a correctional facility environment with exposure to noise and dangerous situations that could involve serious bodily injury and other health hazards.

• Utilizes county vehicles, telephone, and pager.
• Utilizes common HVAC equipment including wrenches, snips, riveter, sheet metal forming equipment, brazing torch, welder, saws, pipe threader, hand tools, small power tools, ladders, and other customary equipment.
• Acids, solvents, lead soldering flux, pipe thread lubricants and sealants.
• Safety equipment may include safety goggles, hardhat, and rubber boots.
• * NOTE* You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your…