Hvacr Specialist

Overview

HVACR Specialist 2 at the Nevada Department of Corrections, located at Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City. The HVACR Specialist maintains auxiliary equipment (motors, pumps, fans, pipe systems, compressors, humidifiers, condensers and electronic control units) and adheres to maintenance schedules to replace filters, lubricate motors and fans, replace belts, conduct chemical analysis and apply treatment chemicals, and clean other mechanical equipment throughout the institution.

Incumbents troubleshoot electrical circuits, repair or replace electrical components, recover refrigerant and recharge refrigeration equipment. They may lead inmate crews, maintain security procedures for work areas, and ensure accountability for inmates, staff, tools and equipment.

Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVACR) Specialists perform skilled work in installation, operation, maintenance and repair of HVACR equipment.

Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience in installation, operation, maintenance and repair of HVACR equipment; OR one year of experience as an HVACR Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Perform preventive maintenance on equipment related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, fuel and combustion systems, forced air furnaces, radiant heaters, chillers, air handlers, window air conditioning units, evaporative coolers and refrigeration units.

Maintain auxiliary equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, pipe systems, compressors, humidifiers, condensers and pneumatic and electronic control units; adhere to established maintenance schedules to replace filters, lubricate motors and fans, replace belts, conduct chemical analysis and add the correct proportion of treatment chemicals, and clean other mechanical equipment located throughout a facility.

Inspect equipment for proper functioning; check meters, gauges and other instruments; inspect occupied areas for comfort; adjust safety and limit controls; log information related to temperatures, pressures, fuel consumption, water level, time and date; respond to emergencies such as utility and equipment failure.

Repair and modify equipment and components related to heating and air conditioning systems by repairing or replacing damaged pipes or valves including brazing, soldering, pipe fitting or adding new piping, valves and controls.

Troubleshoot electrical circuits associated with heating, air conditioning and refrigeration including tracing dead circuits, rewiring circuits, repairing or replacing electrical components such as starters, contractors, relays and control units; repair or replace burner gun assemblies; recover refrigerant and recharge refrigeration equipment.

Diagnose equipment failure; make repairs and test system functions using common hand and power tools, brazers, solderers, torches, voltmeters, amprobes, oxygen analyzers and precision measuring instruments.

Install new components such as thermostats, timers or insulation to improve energy efficiency of older equipment.

Make parts and material purchases and maintain inventories according to departmental policies and State regulations; prepare and maintain records related to work activities.

Store, handle and dispose of coolants and other chemicals in accordance with established policies and regulatory requirements.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept and either:
1) in a correctional setting, function as a lead worker for an inmate crew on a regular basis and document inmate performance through completion of periodic performance reports; incumbents are also responsible for implementing security procedures which include securing the work area from unauthorized inmates and accountability for assigned inmates, staff, tools, and equipment; or
2) serve as lead-worker for HVACR Specialists I’s and provide training, work direction and technical assistance to subordinate staff to solve heating and air conditioning problems; or
3) have sole responsibility for operation, maintenance, repair and modification of a major facility’s HVACR related systems.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Ability to: estimate material and labor needed to complete a job; secure technical advice and diagnose system failures; design system modifications and installation

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley.gov