HVAC Mechanic; Airport

Job Description - HVAC Mechanic (Airport) (240000OP)

Position Grade: 36T

Department:
Airport

Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

Examination Number: EX1384

Location:

St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Employees assigned to St. Louis Lambert International Airport may be eligible for a commuting allowance of $180.00 bi-weekly.

Applicants who meet the minimum experience and training requirements will start at $46,436 annually. Applicants who have successfully completed a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the Department of Labor and obtained journeyman status will start at $67,522 annually. Proof of completion of a registered Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program and Journeyman status must be submitted at the time of filing the Employment Application or upon request.

This position is selected for the Hiring Incentive Program. The incentive shall be in the amount of $1,500.00. The hiring incentive will be paid (if funds are available) by the Department/Division which appoints the applicant. The hiring incentive is not available to current City employees.

Incumbents in this position are responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and air conditioning and refrigerating equipment and systems within St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex mechanical air conditioning, refrigeration systems, heating and ventilating equipment found in commercial and institutional type buildings; air conditioners, heat pumps, gas‑fired hot water boilers, gas furnaces, pumps, air handlers, exhaust air units, make‑up air units, electrical power and control circuits, gas piping, condensate pump and drain lines, fan coil units, condensing units, unit heaters, radiant and fan forced heaters, refrigerated air dryers, and hydronic heating and cooling systems, etc.
• Must be proficient in using tools and equipment pertinent to the trade.
• Must be proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, control diagrams, and HVAC equipment, electrical schematic control wiring diagrams.
• Perform related work such as making and assembling metal ducts and chassis parts for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

• Data Utilization: ability to perform basic level of data analysis, review, classify, categorize, prioritize and reference data, statutes and guidelines to recognize relationships.
• Human Interaction: ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within established policies, procedures and standards; follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: ability to operate, calibrate, tune, synchronize and perform rapid adjustments on equipment, machinery and tools such as control meters, gauges, vacuum pumps, hand and power tools, refrigerant recovery equipment.
• Verbal Aptitude: ability to utilize work orders, equipment operation logs, schematics, blueprints, parts catalogs, technical manuals, material safety data sheets, procedures and guidelines.
• Mathematical Aptitude: perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, calculate surface area, percentages, fractions, decimals, basic algebra and geometry.
• Functional Reasoning: apply principles of rational systems, interpret instructions, exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards.
• Situational Reasoning: exercise judgment, decisiveness, creativity in evaluating information against criteria.
• Environmental Factors: tasks may risk exposure to adverse conditions (wetness, fumes, temperature extremes, noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, toxic agents).
• Physical Requirements:
  
  moderate physical demands including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 20–100+ lbs.
• Sensory Requirements: recognize and identify color‑coded wires, shapes, sounds, odors to detect malfunctioning equipment.

• Must be available to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• A ten‑year background investigation will be conducted in accordance with FAA…