HVAC Systems Mechanic

The HVAC Systems Mechanic maintains a valid EPA certification, adheres strictly to established work schedules and reporting times, and begins each day by reviewing the database for work orders, blueprints, and schedules. They are responsible for checking in with their supervisor, then proceeding to prepare their vehicle and tools, as well as coordinating with site managers. This position operates as a technical lead on assignments, performing their duties with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate installs and repairs various air quality systems. They will be experienced in locating and diagnosing maintenance problems with HVAC equipment and safely performing emergency repairs. In addition to maintaining systems, they will install new ones. The ideal candidate will possess skills in performing routine maintenance, communicating with customers, ordering equipment, working autonomously and with a team, utilizing measuring and testing equipment, and reading blueprints.

Experience with commercial systems is highly desirable.

Under general supervision, the HVAC Systems Mechanic responds to service requests to perform skilled diagnosis, repair, overhaul and replacement work in heating, air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, and building automation systems for a wide variety of equipment in City facilities and buildings. The HVAC Systems Mechanic will monitor, program, repair and adjust digital controls and field devices for building air conditioning, heating, ventilation and other various mechanical/electrical systems.

The HVAC Systems Mechanic will perform all preventive maintenance tasks and other system checks to ensure proper indoor air quality, system efficiency and occupancy comfort.

This journey-level classification is populated with multiple incumbents. Incumbents typically work alone on corrective and preventive maintenance work assignments while referring only the most complex problems to the supervisor. The HVAC Systems Mechanic differs from that of Senior Systems HVAC Mechanic in that the former is a journey-level position with no responsibility for supervision.

• Install, operate, repair, overhaul and develop preventative maintenance programs for commercial and industrial heating, air conditioning, ventilating and refrigeration systems.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain pneumatic, electrical, digital and electronic controls.
• Report major system problems to supervisor, or lead person verbally or in writing.
• Monitor and recommend changes to improve efficiency, economy and to conserve energy.
• Maintain boiler rooms, equipment rooms and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Repair or replace systems including air handlers, compressors, condensers, appliances, furnaces, ventilation fans, building automation controls, package and split systems and other related equipment as required.
• Maintain computerized records for work order activity and time sheet accounting.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

• Principles involved in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, digital, electronic and pneumatic controls, plumbing and refrigeration systems, and the proper repair techniques for these systems.
• General building maintenance and repair, including plumbing and electrical.
• Preventive maintenance chemicals and other materials used in boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and similar equipment.
• Current local building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes.
• Energy conservation products and techniques.
• Computerized logs and recordkeeping.
• Pneumatic and Direct Digital Controls for HVAC equipment.
• Hardware, firmware and software for building automation system requirements.

• Adjust and calibrate pneumatic, electric and electronic controls connected with air circulation systems.
• Use testing equipment for electronics, pneumatics, air-flow, speed, temperature, humidity, etc.
• Use welding equipment, small power tools such as saws, drills, grinders, and hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, ratchet socket sets, etc., in a proper and safe manner.
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Read blueprints and electrical diagrams.
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with…