Hvacr Specialist

Position: HVACR SPECIALIST 2
This full-time position is located at Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center in Las Vegas. The HVACR 2 will work under the direct supervision of the Facility Supervisor III and will work directly with inmates. Incumbent will be responsible for the preventative and routine maintenance of HVAC systems, exhaust fans, temperature controls and systems and operation of a building automation system that controls the HVAC systems.

Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair of Refrigeration/Heat Transfer Systems, Air Handlers, Kitchen Equipment and Auxiliary components are required. Duties will be to monitor vacuum indication instruments, oil levels and temperatures, set time clocks, lubricate rotating equipment, perform water quality and air balance tests, troubleshoot control and equipment malfunctions, repair inoperable equipment, installation, fabrication and retrofitting equipment and components to update systems or replace obsolete or worn parts, track and prepare reports on system operation conditions, system maintenance, repairs and associated costs, and other duties as assigned.

Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVACR) Specialists perform skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

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

Perform preventive maintenance on various 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 correct proportion of treatment chemicals, and cleaning 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, and 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 make older equipment more energy efficient.

Make parts and material purchases and maintain inventories according to departmental policies and State regulations; and 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…