HVAC Technician; Provisional); SY

Job Title: HVAC TECHNICIAN (PROVISIONAL)

Salary: $28.37 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Department: Building & Grounds

This job posting is for a Provisional position and will create a new list. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.

Official transcripts or degree are required to receive educational credit.

Please attach before submitting application.

Applications cannot be updated after submission.

Under general supervision, is responsible for the installation, maintenance, replacement, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and control units; performs related duties as required.

*** Currently there is not an active tested eligible list for this classification, therefore, this position will be filled on a PROVISIONAL basis. At such time an examination is given for this position, within two years of hire, the preferred candidate serving in the position provisionally will be required to take the examination. The preferred candidate at that time must pass the exam to continue employment in this position.

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(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Operates computers and assigned software to centrally control various HVAC systems
• Installs, services, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and equipment; diagnoses malfunctions and determines repair needs; inspects and performs tests on systems and equipment to identify defective parts and ensure proper functioning
• Installs, adjusts, replaces, and repairs various HVAC parts such as valves, fans, motors, gaskets, filters, relays, solenoids, contractors, belts, fuses, controls, thermostats, switches, gauges, tubing, pressure regulators, pumps, and pipes; cuts, bends, and joins tubing and pipes
• Adjusts, repairs, and replaces ducting and air conditioning systems; repairs leaks and replenishes refrigerant as needed; services heating systems according to established guidelines; lights pilots; cleans out vents; inspects, maintains, operates, and repairs pneumatic and electrical thermostats and control systems
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and/or maintains all types of environmental control devices (heating, ventilation, and cooling)
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and maintains heating, ventilating, and cooling equipment
• Troubleshoots various electrical, electronic, and pneumatic problems utilizing typical instruments of the heating, ventilating, and cooling trades
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and/or adjusts boiler combustion ratio (air-fuel) for maximum economy and efficiency
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical motors (single and three-phase) and related motor controller problems in connection with heating and cooling equipment
• Calibrates and repairs pneumatic and electronic controls
• Diagnoses and repairs faulty air conditioning equipment, motors, starters, pumps, relays, switches, natural gas driven chillers, reciprocating chillers, refrigeration equipment, and boilers
• Diagnoses heating problems as assigned; ensures proper gas pressure combustion air, draft, and electrical circuitry
• Operates a computer to store, retrieve, and/or modify information, records, and reports
• Maintains schedule of periodic lubrications
• Sets-up and modifies programs as changes in occupancy and holidays demand
• Reads blueprints and schematic drawings/diagrams to locate and understand…