Aviation HVAC Technician

Refrigeration Mechanic – Aviation Maintenance Division – The Broward County Board of County Commissioners

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Benefits:
  
  High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
  Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
  Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year.

The Aviation Department operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the North Perry Airport and seeks qualified applicants for the position of Refrigeration Mechanic. The aviation refrigeration mechanic must perform skilled work in mechanical refrigeration in the installation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration equipment, air conditioning systems and centrifugal chillers. Work involves servicing air conditioning systems and units, refrigerators, water cooling systems and related equipment used in a wide variety of county facilities and buildings, including Pre-Conditioned Air (PC-Air) systems.

Work includes determining work methods and procedures and frequent participation in refrigeration assignments, as well as responsibility for the quality of work produced. Employees receive assignments orally or in writing, often accompanied by sketches, diagrams, and blueprints. Work is reviewed by technical and administrative supervisor for conformance with instructions and for adherence to established codes and regulations. Performs related work as required.

All Aviation Department employees must interact courteously with the public, airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere. All Maintenance Division employees must be able to perform rotational shift work and/or overtime (holidays, weekends, emergencies) in support of a twenty-four (24) hour per day/seven (7) day per week operation and in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement, if applicable.

Performs skilled work in mechanical refrigeration in the installation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration equipment, air conditioning systems and centrifugal chillers. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requires two (2) years of journey level refrigeration mechanic or closely related experience.

• Universal Certification issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Airport Security Identification Display Area Badge and Customs Seal
• Valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment

• Associate's Degree in refrigeration mechanics or a closely related field
• Commercial Chiller/Cooling Tower Repair and Maintenance Experience
• Pre-Conditioned Air (PC Air) Repair and Maintenance Experience

Aviation Department Maintenance Division staff are all essential positions. At any given time, staff may be required to be on the Airfield, in the Terminals, or in a work environment which conditions may expose them to weather, humid conditions, smoke, fumes or dust, tight or confined spaces, hazardous materials, or shaking, rocking, and/or vibrating equipment, loud noise, stairs and ramps, and large moving equipment.

Performs the overhaul and servicing of refrigeration units by checking the repair, replacement, and adjustment of worn or broken parts on condensers, compressors, and water and vacuum pumps and testing refrigeration equipment for refrigerant leaks; performs the removal and replacement of motors, pumps, shafts and bearings.

Performs servicing of air conditioning systems and units, refrigerators, water cooling systems and related equipment utilized in a wide variety of County facilities and buildings, including PC Air units. Work includes determining…