HVAC Technician III; Park and Recreation PKR Dept., Non-Civil Service

Position: HVAC Technician III (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)
## HVAC Technician III (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)
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October 22, 2026 (27 days left to apply):
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** Job Summary
** Installs, maintains, and repairs complex refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, leads and transfer knowledge to provide comfortable climate in the City of Dallas facilities.
** Job Description
** Overview The HVAC Technician III troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs, and installs complex commercial and/or residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or refrigeration equipment, serves as a lead for Technicians I and II, and acts as a backup to Supervisor.
** Essential Functions
**** 1.
** Performs mechanical labor, repair, and maintenance work for City of Dallas HVAC equipment and related systems; performs mechanical, technical, and general manual labor to ensure safe and comfortable environment for City buildings and structures.  
** 2.
** Troubleshoots, evaluates, and checks electrical components and pneumatic controls on HVAC refrigeration equipment to assist experienced mechanics in making repairs; identifies concerns, determines repairs, and ensures quality work completion.
** 3.
** Performs non-routine preventive and maintenance work on HVAC and refrigeration equipment to maintain service level in city buildings; checks drain lines, clears pipes, and makes necessary repairs; recovers refrigerant in compliance with federal regulations; repairs and replaces electric motors and starters.
** 4.
** Installs and repairs small electric motors used in forced air systems; installs and repairs drinking fountains, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, etc.; provides mechanical help and insight to address malfunctioning components.
** 5**. Trains HVAC Apprentices, Technicians I and II, serves as a lead on complex HVAC projects, and ensures all repair and maintenance assignments are performed in a safe and efficient manner; responds to "hot and cold calls" in emergency situations, adjusts building temperature for tenants, and performs jobs that require elevated expertise, escalates when necessary.
** 6.
** Requests and maintains records of work orders, oversees timesheets, etc. to document work progress; monitors supplies and equipment, makes purchases, and works with various individuals to determine needs.
** 7.
** Serves as a backup to Supervisor in his/her absence.
** 8.
** Performs other trades work as needed or assigned.  
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* ** Education
* * High school diploma or GED.
** Experience
* * Five (5) years of experience working with air conditioning, heating and/or refrigeration repair, of which three (3) years working with five (5) ton (or above) systems.
** Licenses and Certifications
*** Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record.
* Must possess Environmental Protection Agency Certification (EPA – 608 Universal Certification).
** Equivalency
* * Completed Vocational Program in HVAC or Basic Refrigeration and four (4) years of relevant experience, in addition to the EPA Certificate will meet the education and experience requirements.
** Other Requirements
** Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and overtime.  
** Minimum Qualification Notation:
All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences,…