Air Conditioning & Heating Technician

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Public Works Department is actively seeking two (2) Air Conditioning & Heating Technicians.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on‑time payments.

• Installs, operates, maintains, overhauls, and repairs air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems.
• Diagnoses system operating conditions using central control or energy management panel.
• Maintains and repairs automatic control circuitry relays and drive equipment.
• Maintains chemical balance in air conditioning water systems through testing and water treatment.
• Monitors air conditioning and heating systems for Performs major overhaul of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems.
• Repairs, recalibrates, and maintains electronic controls of energy management systems.
• Performs electrical, plumbing, and construction duties related to air conditioning maintenance, repair and installation.
• Inspects, repairs, and lubricates fans, motors, pumps and duct work.
• Inspects air handling units.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in the installation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment.
• Knowledge of the equipment, tools, and materials used in the operation and maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment.
• Knowledge of liquid petroleum and natural gas systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in the care and use of air conditioning and heating systems tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating system.
• Ability to operate computerized control panels.
• Ability to use various electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to operate power, mechanical and hand tools.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply written materials including equipment, instruction and safety manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Four (4) years of education and/or experience involving the operation and maintenance of air conditioning and heating HVAC systems.
• During the probationary period, must pass a competency examination on liquid petroleum gas equipment conducted by the State Division of Liquid Petroleum Gas Division.

• Must possess a current valid certificate of competency as a Journeyman Class A HAR Mechanic license or comparable State of Florida license
  , and it must be maintained during employment in this class.
• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• Depending upon assignment, must pass the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screening performed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office prior to appointment (If assigned to JSO, this includes a polygraph).
• Within thirty (30) days of appointment date to classification, acquire and maintain the appropriate level of Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification which corresponds to the job responsibilities. The level will be determined by current CJIS guidelines and may change periodically. Certification is…